Origin
Providence, RI
Night in Providence on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to Westerly, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Providence, RI
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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.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Providence, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
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.
Destination
Westerly, RI
Night in Westerly on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Coventry, RI
22 mi in
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
7 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
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.
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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westerly, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westerly, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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