Westerly Rhode Island Map

About Westerly, Rhode Island

Westerly is a locality in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 18,423. Westerly is located at 41.3776°N, 71.8273°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6379.

Westerly’s landscape unfolds with a gentle, sun-drenched character, where the land slopes with quiet dignity towards the Atlantic's insistent murmur. It lies 14.2 miles east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 84°T), and is situated 0.3 miles east of Pawcatuck. Here, the terrain is a subtle interplay of rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, and the more direct, sandy embrace of its renowned coastline. The air carries the brine and the faint sweetness of pine, a constant reminder of the sea’s proximity and the forested interior that shelters it. Even in the midday sun, there’s a certain softness to the light that falls upon the weathered clapboard houses and the broad, tree-lined avenues, lending a timeless quality to the scene. The history of Westerly is deeply entwined with the industries that have shaped its fortunes, from the granite quarried in its stony hills, a material that has built structures far and wide, to the robust fishing fleets that once brought their bounty ashore. This legacy of hard work and resourcefulness is still palpable, though the economy has diversified, with tourism now drawing visitors to its picturesque beaches and charming village centers. The Pawcatuck River, a placid ribbon of water, continues to define the western edge of Westerly, a boundary and a conduit that has witnessed centuries of trade and settlement, its banks lined with remnants of old mills and the quiet hum of contemporary life.

About This Westerly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westerly, Rhode Island — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.3776, -71.827291. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Westerly and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Westerly includes the ZIP code (02891), telephone area code (401), county seat of Washington County (South Kingstown), and school district assignment (Westerly School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Westerly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.