How far is Newport, RI from Greenville, RI?

The driving distance from Newport, RI to Greenville, RI is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
38.08 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.08 mi
46.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.29 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Oct 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-10-15T20:05
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Greenville
19.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Newport Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52 m · 3 sec · Putnam Pike

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Putnam Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
10.6 mi · 28%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 27%
RI 138
8.77 mi · 23%
Greenville Avenue
2.81 mi · 7%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 7%
Farewell Street
0.62 mi · 2%
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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 23m from Newport
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.6 miles from Newport and 19.5 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Greenville.

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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 29.08 mi (46.8 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 Greenville

Situated within Providence County at an average elevation of approximately 285 feet above sea level, this census-designated place functions as a primary village within the town of Smithfield.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)
End: Putnam Pike (-71.552005, 41.871225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $5.03 $6.74 $13.48
Premium $5.43 $7.27 $14.54
Diesel $6.33 $8.48 $16.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Greenville. The current time is 20:05:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.