Origin
Foster, RI
Night in Foster on Tuesday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foster, RI to Newport, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foster, RI
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Newport, RI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Foster to Newport is a straightforward 46.5-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and two minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $7 in fuel to complete the transit across Rhode Island. The route moves you from the quieter, rural atmosphere of Foster into the coastal environment of Newport. Planning this as a single-day outing allows you maximum flexibility to enjoy your destination without the stress of a long commute.
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
23.2 miles from Foster, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 65% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of Hartford Pike, RI 4, and RI 138 to reach the coast. Expect a mix of road types, starting with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.9 miles on Hartford Pike before transitioning to higher-speed highway segments. While the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, the transition from local roads to state highways provides a steady, predictable pace for the duration of the hour-long trip.
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.
Hartford Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
707 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
208 ft
Total Descent
888 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
Elevation Range
707 ft
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 Foster, RI to Newport, RI is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Foster, RI to Newport, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 4 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tower Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 138 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| JT Connell Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| JT Connell Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farewell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thames Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hartford Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster, RI and Newport, RI.
1
Start on Hartford Pike
9.9 mi
·
14 min
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Hartford Pike
2
Continue on Hartford Avenue
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Avenue
3
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
5
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
4 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi
·
12 min
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RI 4 South: North Kingstown
7
Continue on Tower Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
9
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
10
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
12 min
11
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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JT Connell Connector
12
Turn left onto JT Connell Highway
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
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JT Connell Highway
13
Continue on Farewell Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Farewell Street
14
Continue on Farewell Street
525 ft
·
11 sec
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Farewell Street
15
Continue on Thames Street
0.3 mi
·
30 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
144 ft
·
6 sec
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Court House Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the entire drive is just over an hour, you have significant freedom regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the trip without scheduled stops, as there are no mandatory breaks required to finish the 46.5-mile distance. Keep your fuel budget of $7 in mind when planning your total travel expenses for the day. To ensure a smooth transition between road types, stay alert when shifting from the local segments of Hartford Pike onto the faster-moving RI 4 and RI 138. Embracing the lack of necessary stops gives you the advantage of arriving in Newport exactly when you choose.
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 23.2 miles from Foster, RI, or about 31m 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 46.5 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Foster, 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 Foster, RI
This is one driving day of about 46.5 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Foster, 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 23.2 mi from Foster, RI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Foster, 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
$7.49 one way
$14.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
23 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
1h 2m 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 Foster, RI to Newport, RI covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hartford Avenue, RI 4 South, Tower Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Foster, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 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 Foster, RI to Newport, RI is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Foster, RI to Newport, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Foster, RI to Newport, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 707 ft elevation with about 208 ft of total climbing.
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