How far is Portsmouth, RI from Coventry, RI?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to Coventry, RI is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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 Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Coventry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Coventry.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Freeborn Street
1724 ft · 1 min · Freeborn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeborn Street
843 ft · 41 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn left
104 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp straight
6.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Continue on JT Connell Highway
1 km · 2 min · JT Connell Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward JT Connell Highway
42 m · 2 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto JT Connell Highway
1411 ft · 31 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Take the ramp left
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
2387 ft · 58 sec · RI 4
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Turn straight onto Quaker Lane
42 m · 11 sec · Quaker Lane
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Turn left onto Ten Rod Road
733 ft · 16 sec · Ten Rod Road
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Continue on Ten Rod Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Ten Rod Road
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Continue on Victory Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nooseneck Hill Road
903 ft · 20 sec · Nooseneck Hill Road
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
7.5 mi · 14 min · Victory Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Flat River Road
14 m · 1 sec · Flat River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Flat River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Flat River Road
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Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road
107 m · 15 sec · Camp Westwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camp Westwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Coventry.
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.
RI 138
Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
8.77 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Portsmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to Coventry?
The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Portsmouth and 19.4 miles from Coventry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Portsmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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 North Kingstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Coventry. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.54 km).
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coventry
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 34,931 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001000, -71.6828400 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camp Westwood Road (-71.683081, 41.700102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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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