Origin
Westerly, RI
Night in Westerly on Saturday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westerly, RI to North Kingstown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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North Kingstown, RI
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Trip Overview
This 30-mile drive from Westerly, RI, to North Kingstown, RI, will take you about 40 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route, best tackled as a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on Post Road, Tower Hill Road, and Commodore Perry Highway. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. The overall feel is that of a typical New England local drive, connecting communities within the Northeast region. This trip is ideal for those looking for a short, efficient transfer between two Rhode Island locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post Road | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Tower Hill Road | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Commodore Perry Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Franklin Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Post Road Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Grove Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Post Road
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly, RI and North Kingstown, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Post Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 1
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Commodore Perry Highway
7
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Post Road Freeway
8
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Tower Hill Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
10
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
11
Turn right
52 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn right
93 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn left
364 ft
·
26 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — 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
28.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 1 / Tower Hill Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 / Tower Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
North Kingstown, RI
Night in North Kingstown on Saturday
Local time
9:29 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
40m 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 30-mile stretch. With only a 2% highway share, you'll be navigating more local thoroughfares than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along Post Road. This route is characterized by its frequent intersections and changes in scenery as you move through various towns. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the road, rather than allowing for long stretches of autopilot driving.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 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 40m 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: near the start (US 1 / Granite Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (US 1 / Tower Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 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 28.2 miles (US 1 / Tower Hill Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 North Kingstown, 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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