How far is Newport, RI from Westport, MA?
The driving distance from Newport, RI to Westport, MA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Westport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Westport.
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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
2973 ft · 1 min · JT Connell Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway
47 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway
1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway
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Continue on Coddington Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
6.2 mi · 14 min · West Main Road
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fish Road
1032 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Fish Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fish Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bulgarmarsh Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bulgarmarsh Road
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Continue on American Legion Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Highway
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Turn right onto Old County Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road
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Turn left onto Old County Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old County Road
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Continue on Old Westport Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Westport.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Westport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Westport?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Tiverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Newport and 12.3 miles from Westport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Westport.
Stop Ideas Near Tiverton
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 Tiverton.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Westport. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.23 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 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.28 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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