Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Providence, RI
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Westerly, RI
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The drive from East Providence, RI to Westerly, RI covers 44.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, High Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 58m highway drive covering 44.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and High Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.7 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and High Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 44.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: New York, Eddy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Thurbers Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| High Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ashaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Iway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Providence Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clarks Falls Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grove Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence, RI and Westerly, RI.
Start on RI 103
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto CT 216
Continue on RI 216
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3
Continue on RI 3
Continue on RI 3
Turn straight onto RI 3
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from East Providence, RI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from East Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Westerly, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Providence on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Westerly on Friday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
51°F
Coventry, RI
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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