Origin
Foster, RI
Night in Foster on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Foster, RI to Newport, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foster, RI
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Newport, RI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Foster to Newport is a straightforward 46.5-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and two minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $7 in fuel to complete the transit across Rhode Island. The route moves you from the quieter, rural atmosphere of Foster into the coastal environment of Newport. Planning this as a single-day outing allows you maximum flexibility to enjoy your destination without the stress of a long commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Pike | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| I 295 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Hartford Avenue | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hartford Pike
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster, RI and Newport, RI.
1
Start on RI 101
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Hartford Pike
2
Continue on US 6
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Avenue
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 295
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
10
Merge onto RI 138
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
JT Connell Connector
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Farewell Street
14
Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft
·
10 sec
·
Farewell Street
15
Continue on Thames Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Thames Street
16
Turn left onto Touro Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Touro Street
17
Turn left onto Court House Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court House Street
18
Arrive at destination
Court House Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Foster, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
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 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
6
45.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
JT Connell Connector
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Turn left onto RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
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.
Destination
Newport, RI
Night in Newport on Saturday
Local time
9:27 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
1h 2m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 65% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of Hartford Pike, RI 4, and RI 138 to reach the coast. Expect a mix of road types, starting with the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.9 miles on Hartford Pike before transitioning to higher-speed highway segments. While the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, the transition from local roads to state highways provides a steady, predictable pace for the duration of the hour-long trip.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Hartford Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hartford Pike and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
707 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
208 ft
Total Descent
888 ft
Highest Point
707 ft
Elevation Range
707 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Hartford Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newport, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 13.6 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Newport, 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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