Origin
Narragansett Pier, RI
Late night in Narragansett Pier on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Narragansett Pier, 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
25m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Narragansett Pier, RI
Mohan Nannapaneni
Newport, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Narragansett Pier to Newport is 15.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes via RI 138 and Boston Neck Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically Rhode Island. It’s a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a longer journey. You'll be sticking to primarily local roads and state highways, making it an easy drive for most vehicles. Consider this if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Boston Neck Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Beach Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Thames Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| JT Connell Connector | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Touro Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier, RI and Newport, RI.
1
Start on Ocean Road
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ocean Road
2
Turn right onto Beach Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Continue on RI 1A
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Boston Neck Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
Merge onto RI 138
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
JT Connell Connector
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on RI 138A
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Farewell Street
9
Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft
·
10 sec
·
Farewell Street
10
Continue on Thames Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Thames Street
11
Turn left onto Touro Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Touro Street
12
Turn left onto Court House Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court House Street
13
Arrive at destination
Court House Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
RI 138
Merge onto RI 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
JT Connell Connector
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Turn left onto RI 138A / JT Connell Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Court House Street
Turn left onto Court House Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Newport on Sunday
Local time
12:51 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
25m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 44% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 7 miles on RI 138, which should feel relatively uninterrupted. As you transition from RI 138 to Boston Neck Road and eventually Beach Street, expect the character of the drive to shift. While not an intense highway grind, it’s not entirely rural backroads either. It’s a blend that keeps things interesting enough for a short trip, with sections that allow for steady progress.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on RI 138.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (JT Connell Connector): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on RI 138. 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 7.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (JT Connell Connector): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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