How far is Narragansett, RI from Portsmouth, RI?
The driving distance from Narragansett, RI to Portsmouth, RI is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
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Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Narragansett and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett and Portsmouth.
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Start on Bridge Point Drive
70 m · 16 sec · Bridge Point Drive
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Turn left onto Boston Neck Road
6 mi · 10 min · Boston Neck Road
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Turn left onto RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 10 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 Narragansett 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
7.31 mi · 00h 10m
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 Narragansett 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 Narragansett to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Narragansett and 11.1 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Narragansett and Patchy Fog near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 14.72 mi (23.69 km).
#1 Narragansett
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 15,309 |
| Coordinates | 41.4501000, -71.4495000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: Portsmouth (-71.25033, 41.60232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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