Origin
Westerly, RI
Evening in Westerly on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Woonsocket, RI
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Trip Overview
This 58.8-mile drive from Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI will take you about 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like High Street and Ashaway Road, as this route has no highway mileage. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, it's an economical journey. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive through the Northeast region of Rhode Island. This route is ideal for a leisurely day trip, allowing for flexibility and exploration along the way.
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
29.4 miles from Westerly, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 58.8-mile journey, with zero highway share. The route progresses through a series of local roads, including High Street and Ashaway Road, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a consistent need for attention and navigation. This drive offers an intimate experience of Rhode Island's local byways, eschewing the speed of interstates for a more connected feel to the communities you pass through.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashaway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 146 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 146A North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly, RI and Woonsocket, RI.
1
Start on Grove Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Grove Avenue
2
Continue on High Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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High Street
3
Continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
4
Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 95 North: Providence
6
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
31 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
19 mi
·
21 min
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I 295 North: Woonsocket
8
Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 146 North: Woonsocket
9
Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
10
Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
11
Take the exit straight toward RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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RI 146A North: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
12
Turn right onto Park Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Park Avenue
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlet Avenue
417 ft
·
7 sec
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Hamlet Avenue
14
Continue on Court Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Court Street
15
Continue on High Street
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
16
Turn left
276 ft
·
20 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 3 minute duration and lack of highway driving, this 58.8-mile trip from Westerly to Woonsocket is easily manageable in a single day. You won't need to worry about long stretches without services, and the estimated fuel cost of $9 is quite low. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour in more populated areas. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your GPS or map for those frequent turns onto roads like Ashaway Road and Main Street to ensure you stay on track for Woonsocket.
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 29.4 miles from Westerly, RI, or about 31m into the drive.
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 58.8 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woonsocket, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Westerly, 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 Westerly, RI
This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westerly, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Westerly, RI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Westerly, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woonsocket, RI
The final approach into Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket, 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
$9.47 one way
$18.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Woonsocket, RI
Evening in Woonsocket on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, Ashaway Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Westerly, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.47 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 Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westerly, RI to Woonsocket, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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