How far is Greenville, RI from Newport, RI?

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to Newport, RI is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.87 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.08 mi
46.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.87 mi
Kilometers
60.95 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, Apr 15, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-14T23:27
Arrive Newport
Wed, Apr 15, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Greenville
19 mi
00h 23m
To Newport
19 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Newport Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Newport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Newport.

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Pike

    52 m · 4 sec · Putnam Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenville Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 295 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec · I 295

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 403, RI 402: Quonset, Frenchtown Road

    856 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 402: Frenchtown Road

    2448 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South

    1094 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  13. 13

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

    2237 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1530 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto JT Connell Connector

    735 ft · 33 sec · JT Connell Connector

  17. 17

    Turn left onto JT Connell Highway

    1612 ft · 59 sec · JT Connell Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Farewell Street

    1390 ft · 52 sec · Farewell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Farewell Street

    526 ft · 11 sec · Farewell Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Thames Street

    1378 ft · 29 sec · Thames Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Touro Street

    690 ft · 27 sec · Touro Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Court House Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Court House Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court House Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Newport.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 138 East
9.5 mi · 25%
RI 4 South
9.28 mi · 25%
I 295
6.89 mi · 18%
I 295 South
6.89 mi · 18%
Greenville Avenue
2.75 mi · 7%
Tower Hill Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295

Merge slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 23m from Greenville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Newport?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Greenville and 19 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Newport. Straight-line distance: 29.08 mi (46.8 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Newport

#2 Newport

City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population24,412
Coordinates41.4901000, -71.3128300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Pike (-71.552005, 41.871225)
End: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Newport. The current time is 23:27:58.

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.