How far is Coventry, RI from Portsmouth, RI?

The driving distance from Coventry, RI to Portsmouth, RI is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.29 mi
00h 59m
Flight
23.33 mi
37.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.29 mi
Kilometers
63.23 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Wed, May 6, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Coventry
Thu, May 7, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coventry
2026-05-06T22:24
Arrive Portsmouth
Wed, May 6, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coventry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Kingstown
RI

Town in Rhode Island

From Coventry
19.6 mi
00h 29m
To Portsmouth
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Coventry Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Tonight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Tonight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, May 6 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coventry and Portsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coventry and Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Camp Westwood Road

    107 m · 22 sec · Camp Westwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Flat River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Flat River Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Victory Highway

    59 m · 3 sec · Victory Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Victory Highway

    7.5 mi · 14 min · Victory Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nooseneck Hill Road

    1003 ft · 26 sec · Nooseneck Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ten Rod Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Ten Rod Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward RI 4 South: Narragansett

    1699 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

    2237 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1530 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road

    956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Road

    6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    81 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Freeborn Street

    843 ft · 40 sec · Freeborn Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Freeborn Street

    1724 ft · 1 min · Freeborn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coventry and Portsmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 138 East
9.83 mi · 25%
Victory Highway
9.79 mi · 25%
West Main Road
6.22 mi · 16%
Ten Rod Road
5.67 mi · 14%
RI 4 South
3.6 mi · 9%
Coddington Highway
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

RI 138 East

Merge slight left

9.11 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Kingstown
00h 29m from Coventry
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Coventry and Patchy Fog near Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coventry to Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Coventry and 19.6 miles from Portsmouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Coventry and Patchy Fog near Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Kingstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Kingstown.

RAIL

Kingston station

11 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

31 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

36 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

43 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coventry and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.54 km).

Coventry

#1 Coventry

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population34,931
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.6828400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Portsmouth

#2 Portsmouth

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

Population17,108
Coordinates41.6023200, -71.2503300
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Camp Westwood Road (-71.683081, 41.700102)
End: Freeborn Street (-71.250436, 41.602105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Coventry and Portsmouth. The current time is 22:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.