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Trip from Providence, RI to Westerly, RI

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Drive Time

57m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Rhode Island, United States

Providence, RI

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town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Westerly, RI

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Trip Overview

This 43.5-mile drive from Providence, RI, to Westerly, RI, is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-95, with portions on High Street and Main Street, this trip is heavily highway-focused, making it an ideal one-day excursion. With a modest estimated fuel cost of around $7, it’s an economical option for a short getaway within the Northeast region. The route offers a direct path, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extended adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.7 miles from Providence, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 43.5-mile trip, with 84% of the drive taking place on interstates. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.3 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the journey is on the interstate, you'll transition to local roads like High Street and Main Street as you approach Westerly. This mix means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more local feel of town streets at the end.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 36.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

478 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

628 ft

Total Descent

600 ft

Highest Point

478 ft

~24.8 mi in

Elevation Range

470 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 around 0.1 miles in near Weybosset Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 43.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Weybosset Street

At end of road, turn right onto Weybosset Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Service Road

Turn left onto Service Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 95 South
6
12.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
37.4 mi into trip | ~47m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 36.3 mi 44m
High Street 2 mi 3m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Ashaway Road 1.5 mi 2m
Clarks Falls Road 0.3 mi <1m
Broad Street 0.2 mi <1m
Weybosset Street 0.2 mi <1m
Grove Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 36.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and Westerly, RI.

1

Start on Fulton Street

103 ft · 8 sec · Fulton Street
2

Turn left onto Eddy Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Eddy Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Weybosset Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Weybosset Street
4

Continue on Broad Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Broad Street
5

Turn left onto Service Road

458 ft · 7 sec · Service Road
6

Continue on Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Franklin Street
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Plain Street

223 ft · 5 sec · Plain Street
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

25 mi · 28 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 93 Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
12

Turn left onto CT 216

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
13

Continue on RI 216

1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
14

At end of road, turn right onto RI 3

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
15

Continue on RI 3

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
16

Continue on RI 3

0.8 mi · 1 min · High Street
17

Turn straight onto RI 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

RI 3

Trip Plan

Given its short 57-minute duration, this drive from Providence to Westerly is best tackled as a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. With only 43.5 miles covered, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops, and the estimated fuel cost is just $7. Pay attention as you transition off I-95 onto High Street and then Main Street, as these local roads will require more awareness of speed limits and traffic. Aim to leave early to enjoy a full day in Westerly without feeling rushed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.7 miles from Providence, RI, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 43.5 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.7 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westerly, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Providence, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Providence, RI

This is one driving day of about 43.5 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Providence, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 36.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.7 mi from Providence, RI · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westerly, RI

The final approach into Westerly, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Westerly, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.00 one way

$14.01 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.70 $15.41
premium $4.86 $8.33 $16.66
diesel $5.61 $9.60 $19.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Providence, RI

Evening in Providence on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westerly, RI

Evening in Westerly on Tuesday

Local time

8:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

22 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

57m 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 Providence, RI to Westerly, RI covers 43.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, High Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.00 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 43.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Weybosset Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Providence, RI to Westerly, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 478 ft elevation with about 628 ft of total climbing.

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