Origin
Westerly, RI
Late night in Westerly on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westerly, RI to Kenyon, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Kenyon, RI
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Trip Overview
This short, 16.9-mile drive from Westerly to Kenyon, Rhode Island, will take you about 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads like Post Road, South County Trail, and Franklin Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $3, so you won't need to worry about breaking the bank on gas. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Rhode Island. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger exploration of the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| South County Trail | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sherman Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lewiston Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grove Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Post Road
— 9.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly, RI and Kenyon, RI.
1
Start on RI 3
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
Grove Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Granite Street
3
Continue on US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
4
Continue on US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
5
Continue on US 1
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Post Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
7
Merge onto US 1
380 ft
·
4 sec
·
Post Road
8
Take the exit
498 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 112
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South County Trail
10
Continue on RI 2
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South County Trail
11
Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Sherman Avenue
12
Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue
179 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lewiston Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Lewiston Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Granite Street
Turn left onto US 1 / Granite Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1 / Post Road
Merge onto US 1 / Post Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Sherman Avenue
Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lewiston Avenue
Turn left onto Lewiston Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Kenyon, RI
Late night in Kenyon on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
23m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 16.9-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through communities and along local thoroughfares for the duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles along Post Road. This type of route means you'll be experiencing frequent changes in speed and direction, so staying attentive is key. It's the kind of drive where you get a real feel for the local landscape as you go.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Granite Street.
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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Granite Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Post Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 1 / Granite Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial. 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 Kenyon, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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