Origin
Tiverton, RI
Late night in Tiverton on Wednesday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westerly, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on RI 138, Post Road, Commodore Perry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on RI 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
25.8 miles from Tiverton, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
RI 138 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI is easy. At 1h 18m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (RI 138A / JT Connell Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport
4
13.5 mi into trip
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~26m in
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RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Enter roundabout onto RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
13.8 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14 mi into trip
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~27m in
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RI 138
Merge onto RI 138 toward RI 138: Jamestown
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
4
51.6 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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RI 3 / Grove Avenue
Turn right onto RI 3 / Grove Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| Post Road | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Commodore Perry Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| RI 114 | 6.1 mi | 13m |
| RI 24 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 16.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiverton, RI and Westerly, RI.
1
Start on RI 77
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Road
2
Take the ramp
3.2 mi
·
4 min
Toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on RI 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
RI 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on RI 114
6.1 mi
·
13 min
·
RI 114
5
Turn right onto RI 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coddington Highway
6
Continue on RI 138
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
JT Connell Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto RI 138A
137 ft
·
1 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
8
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto RI 138
16 mi
·
23 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
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Post Road Freeway
12
Continue on US 1
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Commodore Perry Highway
13
Continue on US 1
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Post Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
15
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Granite Street
16
Turn right onto RI 3
141 ft
·
2 sec
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Grove Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
RI 3
Trip Plan
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 25.8 miles from Tiverton, RI, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 51.6 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.8 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
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 Tiverton, 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 Tiverton, RI
This is one driving day of about 51.6 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tiverton, 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 RI 138 for about 16.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Tiverton, RI · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 51.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Tiverton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
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26 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.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI covers 51.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, Post Road, Commodore Perry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Tiverton, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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.
The drive from Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI is easy. At 1h 18m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (RI 138A / JT Connell Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tiverton, RI to Westerly, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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