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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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 59m.
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.
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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 Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coventry and Portsmouth.
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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 · 26 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
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road
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Turn left onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Freeborn Street
843 ft · 40 sec · Freeborn Street
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Continue on Freeborn Street
1724 ft · 1 min · Freeborn Street
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Turn left
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 Coventry 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Kingstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coventry and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.54 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 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeborn Street (-71.250436, 41.602105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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