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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 40m
Flight
14.72 mi
23.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.72 mi
Kilometers
23.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.88 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jamestown
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett
11.1 mi
00h 20m
To Portsmouth
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Portsmouth Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    81 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Freeborn Street

    843 ft · 40 sec · Freeborn Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Freeborn Street

    1724 ft · 1 min · Freeborn Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 138 East
7.57 mi · 34%
West Main Road
6.22 mi · 28%
Boston Neck Road
5.97 mi · 27%
Coddington Highway
0.83 mi · 4%
Girard Avenue
0.66 mi · 3%
Freeborn Street
0.49 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 20m from Narragansett
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kingston station

16 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Providence station

37 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Westerly station

41 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

51 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 14.72 mi (23.69 km).

Narragansett

#1 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

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

#2 Portsmouth

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

Population17,108
Coordinates41.6023200, -71.2503300
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Narragansett (-71.4495, 41.4501)
End: Portsmouth (-71.25033, 41.60232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.12
Round trip
$6.23
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett and Portsmouth. The current time is 04:30:06.

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.