Drive time to Newport State Airport (NPT)

Newport State Airport (NPT / KUUU) is a medium-sized airport serving Newport, Rhode Island. It sits 172 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 2,999 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Boston, MA — the airport lies about 58 miles south of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to NPT from cities near Newport

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of NPT. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Newport State Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
New Bedford, MA 19 mi west Get drive time →
Providence, RI 21 mi south Get drive time →
Brockton, MA 40 mi south Get drive time →
Worcester, MA 57 mi south-east Get drive time →
Boston, MA 58 mi south Get drive time →
Cambridge, MA 59 mi south Get drive time →
Hartford, CT 74 mi east Get drive time →
Lowell, MA 76 mi south Get drive time →
Springfield, MA 78 mi south-east Get drive time →
New Haven, CT 87 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near NPT

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

NPT at a glance

IATA code
NPT
ICAO code
KUUU
FAA code
UUU
Serving
Newport, Rhode Island
Elevation
172 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
2,999 ft
Coordinates
41.5322, -71.2810
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from NPT

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from NPT, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like NPT, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Rhode Island

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FAQ

Questions about driving to NPT

How long does it take to drive to NPT?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Newport State Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Newport?

Newport State Airport uses the IATA code NPT and the ICAO code KUUU. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 172 feet above sea level.

How far is NPT from Boston?

Boston, MA is about 58 miles from NPT in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Boston as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near NPT?

Within 200 miles: PVD (15 mi), EWB (19 mi), BID (29 mi), WST (30 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from NPT?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to NPT. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.