Origin
Newport, RI
Night in Newport on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Newport, RI to Hope Valley, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Hope Valley, RI
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Trip Overview
Newport to Hope Valley is 29.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via RI 138, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, moving from the coastal Northeast region inland. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or a scenic detour when you're already in the area. You won't need to pack for an overnight, but it's good to know the route is manageable within a few hours, allowing for spontaneous stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| RI 138 | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Nooseneck Hill Road | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Ten Rod Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Victory Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| RI 4 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
RI 138
— 8.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Hope Valley, 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 left onto RI 3
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Nooseneck Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3; RI 138
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
RI 3; RI 138
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 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
|
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
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3 / Nooseneck Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hope Valley, RI
Night in Hope Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:30 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
48m 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 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on RI 138, Nooseneck Hill Road, and Ten Rod Road. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 8.8 miles on RI 138, giving you a taste of highway cruising. As you progress, expect the character of the roads to shift, transitioning from potentially busier coastal access routes to more local thoroughfares as you head west. It's not a demanding drive, but the change in road type keeps things interesting.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on RI 138.
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 10 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 29.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Wickford along the way.
Wickford
13.8 mi in
|
~20m
|
via RI 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 8.8 miles on RI 138. 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 Hope Valley, 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 Hope Valley, 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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