How far is Newport, RI from Barrington, RI?

The driving distance from Newport, RI to Barrington, RI is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
20.34 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.34 mi
Kilometers
32.73 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-15T04:12
Arrive Barrington
Wed, Apr 15, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Portsmouth
RI

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

From Newport
10.2 mi
00h 19m
To Barrington
10.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Newport Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Wednesday
Using East Providence as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court House Street

    62 m · 9 sec · Court House Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Farewell Street

    1892 ft · 48 sec · Farewell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Street

    1390 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on JT Connell Highway

    2973 ft · 1 min · JT Connell Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway

    47 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway

    1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Coddington Highway

    1.5 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 left to continue on Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hope Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Road
6.22 mi · 31%
Hope Street
3.83 mi · 19%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 9%
JT Connell Highway
1.24 mi · 6%
Bristol Ferry Road
1.24 mi · 6%
County Road
1.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Main Road

Turn left onto West Main Road

6.22 mi · 00h 14m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portsmouth
00h 19m from Newport
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Newport and 10.2 miles from Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

54 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

62 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

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

Population24,412
Coordinates41.4901000, -71.3128300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Barrington

#2 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport (-71.31283, 41.4901)
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 Newport and Barrington. The current time is 04:12:19.

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.