Origin
Newport, RI
Morning in Newport on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Newport, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.1 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 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Narragansett Pier, RI
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Newport, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is 16.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Boston Neck Road and RI 138, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Rhode Island, connecting two coastal communities in the Northeast region. It’s a straightforward drive, perfect for a short excursion or as part of a larger coastal exploration. Consider this if you're looking for a brief, easy drive between nearby points of interest in southern Rhode Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Neck Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| RI 138 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Beach Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Farewell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| JT Connell Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Exchange Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court House Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Neck Road
— 7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, RI and Narragansett Pier, 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
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
RI 138
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward RI 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto RI 1A
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Boston Neck Road
9
Continue on RI 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beach Street
10
Turn left onto Exchange Street
416 ft
·
18 sec
·
Exchange Street
11
Turn left onto Ocean Road
466 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ocean Road
12
Arrive at destination
Ocean Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.1 — 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
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 138
Merge onto RI 138 toward RI 138: Jamestown
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward RI 138: Jamestown
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward RI 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward RI 1A: Wickford, Narragasett
4
16 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Exchange Street
Turn left onto Exchange Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Ocean Road
Turn left onto Ocean Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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
Narragansett Pier, RI
Morning in Narragansett Pier on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
26m 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 43% of this drive is on highways, with the remaining stretch on surface roads. You'll experience a continuous 7-mile segment on Boston Neck Road before transitioning. The mixed highway and surface profile means you'll encounter highway cruising followed by more local traffic and intersections. Be prepared for a change in driving pace as you move from higher-speed sections to lower-speed, more developed areas.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Boston Neck Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.4 miles in near RI 138A / Farewell Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.1 miles: 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 Narragansett Pier, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Narragasett along the way.
Narragasett
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Boston Neck Road. 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 0.4 miles (RI 138A / Farewell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (RI 138): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.1 miles: 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 Narragansett Pier, 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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