Origin
Barrington, RI
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Barrington, RI to Portsmouth, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, RI
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Portsmouth, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit through Rhode Island, this 11.6-mile connection between Barrington and Portsmouth is an ideal choice. The drive typically takes about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won’t need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays, as the entire trip is easily managed in one go. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your commute or local travel plans. Both the origin and destination are situated within the Northeast, keeping your journey confined to a familiar regional landscape. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ferry Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Boyds Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Freeborn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hope Street
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, RI and Portsmouth, RI.
1
Start on RI 103; RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
2
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on RI 114
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hope Street
4
Continue on RI 114
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hope Street
5
Continue on RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
6
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Boyds Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyds Lane
8
Turn slight right onto RI 138
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Road
9
Turn right onto Freeborn Street
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Freeborn Street
10
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Boyds Lane
Keep slight left at fork onto Boyds Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Freeborn Street
Turn right onto Freeborn Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Portsmouth, RI
Late night in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Hope Street, North Main Street, and East Main Road, which keeps the pace steady but localized. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.8-mile segment along Hope Street, requiring your full attention as you transition between these suburban thoroughfares. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by frequent intersections and turns. This is a rhythmic, hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network for the duration of the 18-minute trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Hope Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near Boyds Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (Boyds Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (Freeborn Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
140 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
301 ft
Total Descent
183 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~11.6 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Hope Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (Boyds Lane): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.5 miles (Freeborn Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portsmouth, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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