Origin
Newport, RI
Morning in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Newport, RI to Coventry, 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
50m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Coventry, RI
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Trip Overview
Newport to Coventry is 31.1 miles and takes about 50m via Victory Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, moving from the coastal Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so it's a straightforward option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points. Given the short distance and duration, it's an ideal same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Highway | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Ten Rod Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Flat River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| RI 4 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Victory Highway
— 9.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Coventry, 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
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
JT Connell Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge onto RI 138
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tower Hill Road
9
Turn straight onto RI 4
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto RI 4
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
RI 4
Exit 3
Toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto RI 2
137 ft
·
10 sec
·
Quaker Lane
12
Turn left onto RI 102
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Ten Rod Road
13
Continue on RI 2; RI 102
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Ten Rod Road
14
Continue on RI 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
15
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 102
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Nooseneck Hill Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto RI 102
7.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Victory Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
Flat River Road
18
Continue on Flat River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Flat River Road
19
Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
20
Arrive at destination
Camp Westwood Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 22.6 — 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
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RI 138A / Farewell Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 138A / Farewell Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Providence
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
RI 4
Take the exit onto RI 4 toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward RI 2, RI 102: Exeter, Wickford
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
RI 102 / Ten Rod Road
Turn left onto RI 102 / Ten Rod Road
Navigation decision point
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 102 / Nooseneck Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.01 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Coventry, RI
Morning in Coventry on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
50m 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?
About 30% of this 31.1-mile route is on highways. You'll encounter a 9.8-mile stretch on Victory Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mixed driving experience, with highway cruising giving way to more varied conditions as you travel. The change from highway to surface roads means you'll notice a shift in the pace and density of intersections.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Victory Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 31.1 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (RI 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newport, RI to Coventry, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Wickford along the way.
Wickford
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via RI 4
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.
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 50m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Victory Highway. 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 Coventry, 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (RI 4): 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 Coventry, 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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