How far is Valley Falls, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Newport, RI is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
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 Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Newport.
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Start on High Street
964 ft · 26 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1435 ft · 41 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
82 m · 14 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1503 ft · 31 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 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 · 57 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
1379 ft · 30 sec · Thames Street
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Turn left onto Touro Street
687 ft · 26 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 Valley Falls 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
16 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Newport?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Valley Falls and 29.4 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Valley Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 Greenwich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Newport. Straight-line distance: 29.07 mi (46.78 km).
#1 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,547 |
| Coordinates | 41.9067700, -71.3906100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
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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