How far is Portsmouth, RI from North Scituate, RI?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to North Scituate, RI is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 49m.
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.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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 North Scituate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and North Scituate.
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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
5.7 mi · 9 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2109 ft · 26 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
889 ft · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue
1210 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Johnston
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue
2198 ft · 42 sec · Atwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Pike
3260 ft · 50 sec · Hartford Pike
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Turn left onto West Greenville Road
2195 ft · 39 sec · West Greenville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and North Scituate.
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.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 11m
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 North Scituate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portsmouth to North Scituate?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Portsmouth and 16.7 miles from North Scituate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Portsmouth and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.
Stop Ideas Near East Providence
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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Scituate
Census designated place in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 41.8317700, -71.5872900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
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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