Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Chepachet, RI
Carlos Batista
Newport, RI to Chepachet, RI is 44.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via I 295 and RI 138, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Rhode Island, moving from the coastal Northeast region to its interior. Expect a mixed drive that balances efficient highway travel with more local road conditions. It's a straightforward, short journey perfect for a single day, making it easy to slot into a larger travel plan or enjoy as a brief excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Putnam Pike | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Greenville Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Chepachet, RI.
Start on Court House Street
Continue on Farewell Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A
Continue on RI 138A
Take the ramp
Merge onto RI 138
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Turn straight onto RI 4
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit onto I 295
Turn left onto RI 5
Continue on Greenville Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
Continue on US 44; RI 102
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Newport, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 295 toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Newport on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Night in Chepachet on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 44.6-mile drive offers a mixed driving profile, with about 50% of the journey on highways like I 295 and RI 138. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.9 miles on I 295, providing a period of consistent, faster-paced travel. As you transition off the main highways, expect the roads to become more local, likely with lower speed limits and more frequent intersections. The character of the drive shifts from open highway cruising to a more community-focused road experience as you approach Chepachet.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newport, RI to Chepachet, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Smithfield along the way.
Smithfield
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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