How far is Coventry, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Coventry, RI to Newport, RI is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coventry and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry and Newport.
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Start on Camp Westwood Road
107 m · 22 sec · Camp Westwood Road
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Turn left onto Flat River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Flat River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Victory Highway
59 m · 3 sec · Victory Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Victory Highway
7.5 mi · 14 min · Victory Highway
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Turn right onto Nooseneck Hill Road
1003 ft · 25 sec · Nooseneck Hill Road
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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Continue on Ten Rod Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Ten Rod Road
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Take the ramp right toward RI 4 South: Narragansett
1699 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 12 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 · 59 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
1378 ft · 29 sec · Thames Street
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Turn left onto Touro Street
690 ft · 27 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 Coventry 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
Merge slight left
8.79 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Coventry and Patchy Fog near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coventry to Newport?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Coventry and 15.3 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Coventry and Patchy Fog near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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 Exeter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coventry and Newport. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.63 km).
#1 Coventry
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 34,931 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001000, -71.6828400 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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