Origin
Newport, RI
Morning in Newport on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Newport, RI to East Greenwich, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport, RI to East Greenwich, RI covers 18.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on RI 138, Post Road, Boston Neck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on RI 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 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
9.4 miles from Newport, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Newport, RI to East Greenwich, RI covers 18.8 miles and takes about 33m, 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 17 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 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near RI 138A / Farewell Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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
7
8.1 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward RI 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
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 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
5
12.2 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 1 / Post Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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RI 401 / First Avenue
Turn left onto RI 401 / First Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
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Spring Street
At end of road, turn right onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newport, RI to East Greenwich, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Narragasett along the way.
Narragasett
8.1 mi in
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~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Post Road | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Boston Neck Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| First Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and East Greenwich, 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
·
49 sec
·
Farewell Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Farewell Street
4
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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JT Connell Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto RI 138
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward RI 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto RI 1A
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Neck Road
9
Enter roundabout onto RI 1A
12 ft
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0 sec
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Brown Street
10
Continue on RI 1A
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Brown Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto RI 1A
0.5 mi
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58 sec
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West Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 1
5.7 mi
·
11 min
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Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
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Main Street
14
Turn left onto RI 401
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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First Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Reynolds Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Reynolds Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Spring Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
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Spring Street
17
Arrive at destination
Spring 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 9.4 miles from Newport, RI, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7 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 18.8 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Greenwich, 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 18.8 miles and 33m.
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 7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Newport, RI · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Newport, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Greenwich, RI
The final approach into East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich, 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
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
East Greenwich, RI
Morning in East Greenwich on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
9 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
33m 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 East Greenwich, RI covers 18.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, Post Road, Boston Neck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.03 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 18.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (US 1 / Post Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newport, RI to East Greenwich, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Narragasett along the way.
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