How far is Cranston, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Newport, RI is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Newport.
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Start on the route
17 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Park Avenue
1124 ft · 43 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Reservoir Avenue
2167 ft · 57 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 10 South
1318 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway
922 ft · 16 sec · Huntington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Providence, Warwick
150 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Warwick
2466 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 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 · 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 Cranston 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 4 South
Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.91 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Newport?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Cranston and 15.2 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:14 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 Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Chance Rain Showers 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 Cranston and Newport. Straight-line distance: 21.02 mi (33.83 km).
#1 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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 30m |
| 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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