How far is Newport, RI from Bradford, RI?
The driving distance from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Bradford.
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Start on Court House Street
61 m · 11 sec · Court House Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
1895 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Street
1390 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on JT Connell Highway
1441 ft · 49 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Post Road Freeway
3157 ft · 41 sec · Post Road Freeway
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Continue on Commodore Perry Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway
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Continue on Post Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Post Road
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Turn right onto Ross Hill Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Hill Road
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Continue on Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Red Barn Drive
722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Shetland Drive
149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Bradford.
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
Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
16.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newport and Partly Sunny near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Bradford?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Narragansett Pier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Newport and 18 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newport and Partly Sunny near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Narragansett Pier
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 Narragansett Pier.
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 22.85 mi (36.78 km).
#1 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3989900, -71.7370100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
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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