How far is Narragansett, RI from Bristol, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett, RI to Bristol, RI is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.6 mi
00h 48m
Flight
18.32 mi
29.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.32 mi
Kilometers
29.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.42 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett
Sat, May 30, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett
2026-05-30T09:59
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
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 Narragansett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
RI

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

From Narragansett
13.7 mi
00h 24m
To Bristol
13.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Narragansett Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW
Destination
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Narragansett and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 16 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Neck Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Boston Neck Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road

    956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue

  7. 7

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Road

    6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Metacom Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett and Bristol.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 138 East
7.57 mi · 27%
West Main Road
6.22 mi · 23%
Boston Neck Road
5.97 mi · 22%
Metacom Avenue
1.94 mi · 7%
Bristol Ferry Road
1.24 mi · 4%
RI 114 North
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

RI 138 East

Merge slight left

7.31 mi · 00h 10m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 24m from Narragansett
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Narragansett and Chance Light Rain near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Narragansett to Bristol?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Narragansett and 13.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 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 $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Narragansett and Chance Light Rain near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Kingston station

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

45 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

55 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.49 km).

Narragansett

#1 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Point Drive (-71.448713, 41.450403)
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett and Bristol. The current time is 09:59:26.

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.