How far is Portsmouth, RI from East Greenwich, RI?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to East Greenwich, RI is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and East Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and East Greenwich.
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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
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
1207 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Boston Neck Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boston Neck Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brown Street
4 m · 1 sec · Brown Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Brown Street
1020 ft · 24 sec · Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2799 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Post Road
5.7 mi · 11 min · Post Road
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Continue on Main Street
1815 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto First Avenue
1538 ft · 54 sec · First Avenue
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Turn right onto Reynolds Street
1060 ft · 41 sec · Reynolds Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
9 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and East Greenwich.
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
7 mi · 00h 10m
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 then Mostly Sunny leaving Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near East Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to East Greenwich?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Portsmouth and 13.4 miles from East Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near East Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Jamestown
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 Jamestown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and East Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.6603800, -71.4558900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Greenwich (-71.45589, 41.66038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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