Origin
Bradford, RI
Late night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bradford, RI to Newport, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford, RI
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Newport, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bradford, RI to Newport, RI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on RI 138, Commodore Perry Highway, Tower Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on RI 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.9 miles from Bradford, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 35.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
RI 138 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Gurnsey Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (RI 138): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (JT Connell Connector): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gurnsey Avenue
Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
25.3 mi into trip
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~35m in
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RI 138
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138 toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
6
34.6 mi into trip
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~48m in
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JT Connell Connector
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.7 mi into trip
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~48m in
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RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Turn left onto RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.8 mi into trip
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~51m in
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Court House Street
Turn left onto Court House Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Commodore Perry Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Tower Hill Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Post Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Ross Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Post Road Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford, RI and Newport, RI.
1
Start on Shetland Drive
490 ft
·
26 sec
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Shetland Drive
2
Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue
399 ft
·
21 sec
·
Gurnsey Avenue
3
Turn left onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
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Red Barn Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 216
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Church Street
5
Continue on RI 216
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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Ross Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
6.5 mi
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7 min
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Post Road
7
Continue on US 1
7.7 mi
·
8 min
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Commodore Perry Highway
8
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
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Post Road Freeway
9
Continue on US 1
6.7 mi
·
10 min
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Tower Hill Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 138
9.3 mi
·
12 min
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RI 138
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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JT Connell Connector
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto RI 138A
0.3 mi
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56 sec
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JT Connell Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
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52 sec
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Farewell Street
14
Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft
·
10 sec
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Farewell Street
15
Continue on Thames Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Thames Street
16
Turn left onto Touro Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Touro Street
17
Turn left onto Court House Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
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Court House Street
18
Arrive at destination
Court House Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.9 miles from Bradford, RI, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35.8 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradford, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bradford, RI
This is one driving day of about 35.8 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bradford, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on RI 138 for about 9.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Bradford, RI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Bradford, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport, RI
The final approach into Newport, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newport, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newport, RI
Late night in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
18 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bradford, RI to Newport, RI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, Commodore Perry Highway, Tower Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Bradford, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (RI 138): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles (JT Connell Connector): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bradford, RI to Newport, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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