Nantucket to Newport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Nantucket from Newport?

The distance from Nantucket to Newport is 64.5 miles (103.8 km) as the crow flies. Newport is located WNW of Nantucket. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.7 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Nantucket in Massachusetts and Newport in Rhode Island.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nantucket 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.