Origin
East Greenwich, RI
Late night in East Greenwich on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI covers 27 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 Reynolds Street, First Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 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
13.5 miles from East Greenwich, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Reynolds Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brown Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boston Neck Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 138 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Reynolds Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Greenwich, RI and Portsmouth, RI.
1
Start on Spring Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spring Street
2
Turn left onto Reynolds Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Reynolds Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto First Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
First Avenue
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Post Road
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Post Road
6
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Brown Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Neck Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Boston Neck Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Neck Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Boston Neck Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
11
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
9 min
12
Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Admiral Kalbfus Road
13
Turn left onto Girard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Girard Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coddington Highway
15
Turn left onto West Main Road
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Road
16
Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114 North: Bristol
17
Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
RI 114 North: Bristol
18
Turn right onto Freeborn Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Freeborn Street
19
Continue on Freeborn Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeborn Street
20
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
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 13.5 miles from East Greenwich, RI, or about 25m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.5 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich, RI
This is one driving day of about 27 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Greenwich, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.5 mi from East Greenwich, RI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.5 miles from East Greenwich, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portsmouth, RI
The final approach into Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, 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
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Portsmouth, RI
Late night in Portsmouth on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
14 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 East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI covers 27 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reynolds Street, First Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from East Greenwich, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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.
The drive from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Greenwich, RI to Portsmouth, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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