Origin
Newport, RI
Evening in Newport on Friday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Newport, RI to Hope Valley, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Hope Valley, RI
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Trip Overview
Newport to Hope Valley is 29.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via RI 138, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, moving from the coastal Northeast region inland. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or a scenic detour when you're already in the area. You won't need to pack for an overnight, but it's good to know the route is manageable within a few hours, allowing for spontaneous stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on RI 138, Nooseneck Hill Road, and Ten Rod Road. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 8.8 miles on RI 138, giving you a taste of highway cruising. As you progress, expect the character of the roads to shift, transitioning from potentially busier coastal access routes to more local thoroughfares as you head west. It's not a demanding drive, but the change in road type keeps things interesting.
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 8.8 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (RI 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
|
~1m in
|
RI 138A / Farewell Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A / Farewell Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Providence
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
RI 4
Take the exit onto RI 4 toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
RI 102 / Ten Rod Road
Turn left onto RI 102 / Ten Rod Road
Navigation decision point
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Wickford along the way.
Wickford
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via RI 4
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Nooseneck Hill Road | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Ten Rod Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Victory Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| RI 4 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 8.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Hope Valley, RI.
1
Start on Court House Street
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
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
·
Farewell Street
4
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto RI 138
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tower Hill Road
9
Turn straight onto RI 4
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto RI 4
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
RI 4
Exit 3
Toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto RI 2
137 ft
·
10 sec
·
Quaker Lane
12
Turn left onto RI 102
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ten Rod Road
13
Continue on RI 2; RI 102
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ten Rod Road
14
Continue on RI 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
15
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Nooseneck Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 138
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
RI 3; RI 138
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hope Valley, RI
Evening in Hope Valley on Friday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
48m 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 Hope Valley, RI covers 29.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are RI 138, Nooseneck Hill Road, Ten Rod Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.80 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 29.8 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (RI 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newport, RI to Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Wickford along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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