How far is Providence, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Newport, RI is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
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Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Newport.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
549 ft · 19 sec · Eddy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
1222 ft · 46 sec · Weybosset Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1238 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Service Road
140 m · 8 sec · Service Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
651 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Plain Street
68 m · 6 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 403, RI 402: Quonset, Frenchtown Road
856 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 402: Frenchtown Road
2448 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South
1094 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
735 ft · 33 sec · JT Connell Connector
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Turn left onto JT Connell Highway
1612 ft · 59 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Continue on Farewell Street
1390 ft · 52 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft · 11 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on Thames Street
1378 ft · 29 sec · Thames Street
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Turn left onto Touro Street
690 ft · 27 sec · Touro Street
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Turn left onto Court House Street
44 m · 6 sec · Court House Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court House Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Newport.
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 95 South
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Newport?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Providence and 17.1 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Newport. Straight-line distance: 23.64 mi (38.05 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
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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