How far is Portsmouth, RI from Bristol, RI?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to Bristol, RI is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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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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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Bristol.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Freeborn Street
131 m · 22 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn left onto East Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Boyds Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Metacom Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
92 m · 22 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 Portsmouth and Bristol.
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.
Metacom Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue
1.94 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Portsmouth and Patchy Fog near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Bristol?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Tiverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Portsmouth and 2.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Portsmouth and Patchy Fog near Bristol.
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 Portsmouth and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 5.23 mi (8.41 km).
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
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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