Drive time to Westerly State Airport (WST)

Westerly State Airport (WST / KWST) is a medium-sized airport serving Westerly, Rhode Island. It sits 81 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 4,010 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Boston, MA — the airport lies about 80 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to WST from cities near Westerly

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of WST. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Westerly State Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Providence, RI 38 mi south-west Get drive time →
Hartford, CT 54 mi south-east Get drive time →
New Haven, CT 58 mi east Get drive time →
Worcester, MA 63 mi south Get drive time →
Springfield, MA 66 mi south-east Get drive time →
Waterbury, CT 66 mi east Get drive time →
Bridgeport, CT 73 mi east Get drive time →
Cambridge, MA 79 mi south-west Get drive time →
Boston, MA 80 mi south-west Get drive time →
Norwalk, CT 85 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near WST

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

WST at a glance

IATA code
WST
ICAO code
KWST
Serving
Westerly, Rhode Island
Elevation
81 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
4,010 ft
Coordinates
41.3496, -71.8034
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from WST

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from WST, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like WST, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Rhode Island

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FAQ

Questions about driving to WST

How long does it take to drive to WST?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Westerly State Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Westerly?

Westerly State Airport uses the IATA code WST and the ICAO code KWST. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 81 feet above sea level.

How far is WST from Boston?

Boston, MA is about 80 miles from WST in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Boston as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near WST?

Within 200 miles: BID (17 mi), MTP (20 mi), NPT (30 mi), PVD (32 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from WST?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to WST. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.