How far is Newport, VT from Leicester, VT?
The driving distance from Newport, VT to Leicester, VT is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Leicester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Leicester.
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Start on Railroad Square
65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1737 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Third Street
159 m · 11 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1724 ft · 30 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2975 ft · 50 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Coventry Street
1635 ft · 28 sec · Coventry Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 5
4.7 mi · 7 min · U.S. Route 5
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Turn slight right onto Vermont Route 14
3.6 mi · 7 min · Vermont Route 14
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 58 West
8.3 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 58 West
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 100
18.6 mi · 28 min · Vermont Route 100
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Vermont Route 15 East
56 m · 3 sec · Vermont Route 15 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 15 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 15 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Vermont Route 100 Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Vermont Route 100 Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vermont Route 100 Bypass
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Continue on Laporte Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Laporte Road
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Continue on Pucker Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pucker Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on Waterbury Stowe Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Waterbury Stowe Road
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Turn left onto Stowe Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Stowe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
890 ft · 23 sec · U.S. Route 2
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 100
7 mi · 12 min · Vermont Route 100
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 100 South
2399 ft · 46 sec · Vermont Route 100 South
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vermont Route 17
1087 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Mill Brook Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mill Brook Road
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Continue on Vermont Route 17
8.1 mi · 13 min · Vermont Route 17
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Continue on Drake Woods Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Drake Woods Road
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Turn left onto North 116 Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 116 Road
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Continue on Rockydale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Rockydale Road
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Continue on East Street
2582 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Main Street
821 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
3175 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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Continue on Stony Hill Road
2863 ft · 56 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Turn left onto South 116 Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on South 116 Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · South 116 Road
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Continue on Case Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · Case Street
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Turn right onto Ossie Road
2795 ft · 52 sec · Ossie Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7 South
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 7 South
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Leicester.
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.
Vermont Route 100
Turn left onto Vermont Route 100
18.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Partly Sunny near Leicester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Leicester?
The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Newport and 55.8 miles from Leicester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Partly Sunny near Leicester.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Waterbury
Montpelier station
Essex Junction station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Leicester. Straight-line distance: 86.3 mi (138.89 km).
#1 Newport
City in Orleans County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 44.9364400, -72.2051000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leicester
Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,096 |
| Coordinates | 43.8667300, -73.1078900 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leicester (-73.10789, 43.86673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
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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