Origin
Newport, RI
Late night in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
52m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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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 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Bradford, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 52m 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, Post Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 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 Newport, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near RI 138A / Farewell Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI is easy. At 52m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (RI 216 / Ross Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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RI 138A / Farewell Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A / Farewell Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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RI 138
Merge onto RI 138 toward RI 138: Jamestown
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
4
32.1 mi into trip
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~44m in
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RI 216 / Ross Hill Road
Turn right onto RI 216 / Ross Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
35.7 mi into trip
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~51m in
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Gurnsey Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
35.7 mi into trip
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~51m in
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Shetland Drive
Turn right onto Shetland Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| Commodore Perry Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Post Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Ross Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Post Road Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 16.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Bradford, RI.
1
Start on Court House Street
198 ft
·
10 sec
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Court House Street
2
Continue on Farewell Street
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Farewell Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Farewell Street
4
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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JT Connell Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto RI 138
16 mi
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23 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
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40 sec
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Post Road Freeway
8
Continue on US 1
7.7 mi
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8 min
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Commodore Perry Highway
9
Continue on US 1
6.5 mi
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7 min
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Post Road
10
Turn right onto RI 216
2.4 mi
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5 min
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Ross Hill Road
11
Continue on RI 216
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Church Street
12
Turn right onto Red Barn Drive
0.1 mi
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33 sec
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Red Barn Drive
13
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue
399 ft
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19 sec
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Gurnsey Avenue
14
Turn right onto Shetland Drive
490 ft
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21 sec
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Shetland Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Shetland Drive
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 Newport, RI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 27m 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 Bradford, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newport, 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 Newport, RI
This is one driving day of about 35.8 miles and 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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 16.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Newport, RI · 27m 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 Newport, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradford, RI
The final approach into Bradford, 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 Bradford, 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
Bradford, RI
Late night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
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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
52m 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 Newport, RI to Bradford, RI covers 35.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, Commodore Perry Highway, Post 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 Newport, 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.
The drive from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI is easy. At 52m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (RI 216 / Ross Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Newport, RI to Bradford, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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