Trip from Newport, RI to Foster, RI

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Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

46.2 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

1h 0m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 15m

10 AM

1h 9m

12 PM

1h 8m

3 PM

1h 9m

5 PM

1h 15m

8 PM

1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Newport, RI

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town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Foster, RI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion across Rhode Island, this 46.2-mile journey from Newport to Foster is a straightforward way to cross the state. You can easily complete the trip in about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trek, keeping your travel costs low. Because both locations sit within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional climate throughout the drive. This highway-focused path connects the coastal charm of Newport to the more rural interior of Foster efficiently. It is a practical route for travelers who value a direct, no-fuss connection between these two distinct parts of the state.

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

23.1 miles from Newport, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by efficiency, as 72% of this trip is spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of RI 138, Col Rodman Highway, and US 6 to bridge the gap between your starting point and destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 6, where you will cover 13.6 miles of driving without needing to deviate. While the route is heavy on highway travel, the transition from coastal Newport toward the inland terrain of Foster offers a steady change of scenery. You should be prepared for a consistent pace, as the road system is optimized for speed rather than winding, local backroads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Farewell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

707 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

960 ft

Total Descent

281 ft

Highest Point

707 ft

~46.2 mi in

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 Newport, RI to Foster, RI is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Newport, RI to Foster, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Farewell Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
JT Connell Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
RI 138	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 1 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tower Hill Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Col Rodman Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 95 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 295 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Farewell Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Court House Street

200 ft · 11 sec · Court House Street

Continue on Farewell Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Farewell Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Farewell Street

Continue on JT Connell Highway

0.3 mi · 49 sec · JT Connell Highway

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

8.8 mi · 12 min · RI 138: Jamestown

Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 1 North: Providence

Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

10 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 95 North: Providence

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 295 North: Woonsocket

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Providence, Hartford CT

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 6: Providence, Hartford CT

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge slight right

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Continue on US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut

13 mi · 18 min · US 6 West: Hartford Connecticut

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since the total duration is just over an hour, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops given the short distance, allowing you to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Newport, as the $7 estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency. Because this route lacks major breaks, ensure you have your favorite playlist or podcast ready for the 46.2-mile stretch. Use the 13.6-mile segment on US 6 as your primary opportunity to maintain a steady speed and make good time on your way to Foster.

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 23.1 miles from Newport, RI, or about 32m 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 46.2 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.1 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Foster, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newport, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 46.2 miles and 1h 5m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from Newport, RI · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Newport, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Foster, RI

The final approach into Foster, 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 Foster, 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

$7.44 one way

$14.87 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$8.18	$16.37
premium	$4.86	$8.85	$17.69
diesel	$5.61	$10.20	$20.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.9	$4.85	$2.22
Efficient EV	11.6	$4.04	$1.85
EV Truck/SUV	18.5	$6.47	$2.96

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Newport, RI

Late night in Newport on Wednesday

Local time

5:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Foster, RI

Late night in Foster on Wednesday

Local time

5:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 5m 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 Foster, RI covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Farewell Street, JT Connell Highway, RI 138. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.1 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 $7.44 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 Foster, RI is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Newport, RI to Foster, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Newport, RI to Foster, 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 960 ft of total climbing.