How far is Leicester, VT from Newport, VT?
The driving distance from Leicester, VT to Newport, VT is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leicester and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester and Newport.
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Start on the route
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2701 ft · 46 sec · Ossie Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
111 m · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Case Street
6 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Continue on South 116 Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · South 116 Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 49 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 56 sec · West Street
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Continue on Main Street
798 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Street
2605 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Turn right onto Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
844 ft · 24 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Keep slight left to continue on Vermont Route 17
74 m · 9 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 49 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 South
7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2
890 ft · 19 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Stowe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street
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Turn right onto Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Pucker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vermont Route 15 West
51 m · 4 sec · Vermont Route 15 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward VT Route 100
15 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100
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Exit the roundabout onto VT Route 100
22 m · 1 sec · VT Route 100
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
18.5 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 East
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi · 6 min · Vermont Route 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 5
4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Coventry Street
1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Third Street
159 m · 11 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1592 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Square
96 m · 9 sec · Railroad Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leicester 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.
Vermont Route 100
Turn straight onto Vermont Route 100
18.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Leicester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leicester to Newport?
The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Leicester and 55.9 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leicester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Newport. Straight-line distance: 86.3 mi (138.89 km).
#1 Leicester
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.8667300, -73.1078900 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-72.2051, 44.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
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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