How far is Barrington, RI from Portsmouth, RI?
The driving distance from Barrington, RI to Portsmouth, RI is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Portsmouth.
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Start on County Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hope Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Hope Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Ferry Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Ferry Road
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Boyds Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane
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Turn slight right onto East Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road
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Turn right onto Freeborn Street
131 m · 21 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Portsmouth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hope Street
Continue on Hope Street
2.43 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Barrington and 5.8 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristol.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.13 km).
#1 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portsmouth (-71.25033, 41.60232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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