Origin
Exeter, RI
Late night in Exeter on Saturday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Exeter, RI to Westerly, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, RI
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Westerly, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Exeter, RI to Westerly, RI covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Nooseneck Hill Road, Ten Rod Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Exeter, RI to Westerly, RI covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left toward I 95 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
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
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road
Turn left onto CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Nooseneck Hill Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Ten Rod Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Victory Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ashaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Clarks Falls Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, RI and Westerly, RI.
1
Start on New Road
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
New Road
2
Turn right onto RI 102
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ten Rod Road
3
Continue on RI 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nooseneck Hill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 95 South
6
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
8
Turn left onto CT 216
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
9
Continue on RI 216
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
12
Continue on RI 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
13
Turn straight onto RI 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
RI 3
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Westerly, RI
Late night in Westerly on Saturday
Local time
4:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Exeter, RI to Westerly, RI covers 25.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Nooseneck Hill Road, Ten Rod Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Exeter, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Exeter, RI to Westerly, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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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