Elizabeth City to Newport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabeth City from Newport?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Newport is 446.3 miles (718.3 km) as the crow flies. Newport is located NE of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.6 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City in North Carolina and Newport in Rhode Island.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabeth City and Newport. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.