How far is Bradford, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Bradford, RI to Newport, RI is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Newport.
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Start on Shetland Drive
149 m · 27 sec · Shetland Drive
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Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue
122 m · 22 sec · Gurnsey Avenue
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Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
722 ft · 37 sec · Red Barn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Ross Hill Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Post Road
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
735 ft · 33 sec · JT Connell Connector
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Turn left onto JT Connell Highway
1612 ft · 57 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Continue on Farewell Street
1390 ft · 52 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft · 11 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on Thames Street
1379 ft · 30 sec · Thames Street
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Turn left onto Touro Street
687 ft · 26 sec · Touro Street
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Turn left onto Court House Street
44 m · 6 sec · Court House Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court House Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Newport.
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.
RI 138 East
Keep slight right to continue on RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
9.26 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bradford and Partly Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Newport?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Bradford and 17.4 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bradford and Partly Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Newport. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.78 km).
#1 Bradford
Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3989900, -71.7370100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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