How far is Newport, RI from Chepachet, RI?

The driving distance from Newport, RI to Chepachet, RI is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.57 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.7 mi
55.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.57 mi
Kilometers
71.73 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chepachet
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-15T02:40
Arrive Chepachet
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Newport
22.3 mi
00h 31m
To Chepachet
22.3 mi
00h 31m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court House Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Court House Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Farewell Street

    1895 ft · 50 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

    1441 ft · 49 sec · JT Connell Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield

    1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Putnam Pike

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Putnam Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Putnam Pike

    78 m · 5 sec · Putnam Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Putnam Pike

    19 m · 1 sec · Putnam Pike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
10.6 mi · 24%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 23%
RI 138
8.77 mi · 20%
Putnam Pike
7.43 mi · 17%
Greenville Avenue
2.81 mi · 6%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 31m from Newport
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chepachet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Newport and 22.3 miles from Chepachet.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Chepachet. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.85 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
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#2 Chepachet

Chepachet is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9151000, -71.6714600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport (-71.31283, 41.4901)
End: Chepachet (-71.67146, 41.9151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 Chepachet. The current time is 02:40:00.

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.