Origin
Westerly, RI
Afternoon in Westerly on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Westerly, RI to Exeter, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Exeter, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westerly, RI to Exeter, RI covers 26.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Ten Rod Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Westerly, RI to Exeter, RI covers 26.1 miles and takes about 36m, 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 13 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 12.6 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 miles in.
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 36m drive. You will face about 5 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 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Providence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Providence
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward RI 102 South: North Kingstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14A
Toward RI 102 South: North Kingstown
3
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
RI 102 / Victory Highway
Turn left onto RI 102 / Victory Highway
Navigation decision point
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
New Road
Turn left onto New Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Ten Rod Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Victory Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Ashaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grove Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nooseneck Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly, RI and Exeter, RI.
1
Start on RI 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Avenue
2
Continue on RI 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
3
Continue on RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
4
Continue on RI 3
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
6
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 14A
Toward RI 102 South: North Kingstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto RI 102
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Victory Highway
9
Turn right onto RI 3; RI 102
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Nooseneck Hill Road
10
Turn left onto RI 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
11
Continue on RI 102
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ten Rod Road
12
Turn left onto New Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Road
13
Arrive at destination
New Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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
Exeter, RI
Afternoon in Exeter on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
36m 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 Exeter, RI covers 26.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Ten Rod Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 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 $4.20 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 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westerly, RI to Exeter, 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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