New Haven, Connecticut to Newport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.6 miles 136.2 km · straight line
105.8 miles estimated 170.3 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
81° E bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Newport?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Newport is 84.6 miles (136.2 km) as the crow flies. Newport is located E of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.8 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 New Haven, Connecticut 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.

How to Get from New Haven, Connecticut to Newport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Newport

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Newport
41.49°N, 71.31°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 294.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients