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Trip from Greenville, RI to Newport, RI

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

51m

Distance

37.9 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
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.

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Downtown Greenville, RI, RI

Greenville, RI

Flávia Vicentini

city in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Newport, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenville, RI to Newport, RI covers 37.9 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 I 295, RI 4, RI 138 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 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

19 miles from Greenville, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 37.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and RI 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 295.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near RI 5 / Greenville Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 37.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | RI 5 / Greenville Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto RI 5 / Greenville Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
16.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | RI 4

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 24B Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
7
27.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
6
36.7 mi into trip | ~48m in | JT Connell Connector

Turn left onto JT Connell Connector

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
36.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | RI 138A / JT Connell Highway

Turn left onto RI 138A / JT Connell Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 10.8 mi 12m
RI 4 9.9 mi 12m
RI 138 8.8 mi 12m
I 95 3 mi 4m
Greenville Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
Tower Hill Road 0.7 mi 1m
Farewell Street 0.4 mi 1m
JT Connell Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 10.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, RI and Newport, RI.

1

Start on US 44; RI 116

172 ft · 3 sec · Putnam Pike
2

Turn right onto Greenville Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto RI 5

1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
4

Take the ramp onto I 295

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 295
Toward I 295 South
5

Merge onto I 295

11 mi · 11 min · I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 95

3.0 mi · 4 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4

9.9 mi · 12 min · RI 4
Exit 24B Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
11

Merge onto RI 138

8.8 mi · 12 min · RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto JT Connell Connector

0.1 mi · 32 sec · JT Connell Connector
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto RI 138A

0.3 mi · 56 sec · JT Connell Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on RI 138A

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Farewell Street
15

Continue on Farewell Street

526 ft · 10 sec · Farewell Street
16

Continue on Thames Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Thames Street
17

Turn left onto Touro Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Touro Street
18

Turn left onto Court House Street

146 ft · 6 sec · Court House Street
19

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 19 miles from Greenville, RI, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 37.9 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, RI

This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenville, 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 I 295 for about 10.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Greenville, RI · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

19 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Greenville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 5.2
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.10 one way

$12.20 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.71 $13.43
premium $4.86 $7.26 $14.52
diesel $5.61 $8.37 $16.74

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: 13.3 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 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Greenville, RI

Night in Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

10:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport, RI

Night in Newport on Tuesday

Local time

10:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

19 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 Greenville, RI to Newport, RI covers 37.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, RI 4, RI 138. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Greenville, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.10 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 37.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (RI 5 / Greenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Greenville, RI to Newport, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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