Origin
Newport, RI
Late night in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Newport, RI to Bristol, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15 mi
24 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
Newport to Bristol is 15 miles and takes about 31 minutes via West Main Road and Metacom Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it's perfect for a day trip, allowing plenty of time for exploration at your destination. You'll primarily be on surface roads, so expect a more local driving experience rather than high-speed highway travel. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick, straightforward hop between coastal towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Road | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| Metacom Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| JT Connell Highway | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Ferry Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| RI 114 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coddington Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Road
— 6.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Bristol, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
JT Connell Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto JT Connell Highway
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
6
Continue on JT Connell Highway
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
JT Connell Highway
7
Continue on RI 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coddington Highway
8
Turn left onto RI 114
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
West Main Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
RI 114
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
11
Turn left onto RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Ferry Road
12
Turn left onto RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
13
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ferry Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 136
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Metacom Avenue
15
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
16
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RI 114 / West Main Road
Turn left onto RI 114 / West Main Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
RI 114
Take the exit onto RI 114 toward RI 114 North: Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward RI 114 North: Bristol
5
15 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Bristol, RI
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 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
31m 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 is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 8% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.2 miles on West Main Road before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a more urban or suburban feel for much of the drive due to the prevalence of local roads. The lack of significant highway time means you'll likely experience more traffic lights and intersections.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on West Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 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 15 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.8 miles (RI 114 / West Main Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Newport, RI
Full guide →Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000 (2020), this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.
Arriving in Bristol, RI
Full guide →Bristol is a quintessential New England waterfront town. Part of the East Bay communities along with Warren and Barrington, it is on a peninsula in Rhode Island surrounded by Narragensett and Mount Hope Bays. This coastal community has a rich 325-year history and hosts the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States. The town has plentiful year-round recreational activities, and a spectacular waterfront that provides beautiful views and many water sports. The town has not lost its historic "Main Street America" feel with many stately homes, tree-lined streets and old-town store fronts.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on West Main Road. 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 Bristol, 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (RI 114 / West Main Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (RI 114): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bristol, 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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