How far is Newport, RI from Portsmouth, RI?
The driving distance from Newport, RI to Portsmouth, RI is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Portsmouth.
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Start on Court House Street
18 m · 5 sec · Court House Street
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Turn right onto Hozier Street
38 m · 7 sec · Hozier Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
581 ft · 18 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
2846 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Bliss Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bliss Road
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Continue on Bliss Mine Road
110 m · 11 sec · Bliss Mine Road
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Turn right onto Green End Avenue
1657 ft · 46 sec · Green End Avenue
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Continue on Green End Avenue
2616 ft · 1 min · Green End Avenue
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Turn left onto Aquidneck Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Aquidneck Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Road
6.1 mi · 14 min · East Main Road
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Turn left onto Freeborn Street
131 m · 21 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Portsmouth.
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.
East Main Road
Turn right onto East Main Road
6.05 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport 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 Newport to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Newport and 4.4 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newport and Patchy Fog near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 8.4 mi (13.52 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 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeborn Street (-71.250436, 41.602105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
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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