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Distance from Beavertail Lighthouse Museum to Newport
Route Information
The driving distance from Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, Rhode Island to Newport, Rhode Island is 9.7 mi (15.6 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min
The estimated travel time by road is 21 minutes
Traveling secondary roads, short in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 28 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, Rhode Island to Newport, Rhode Island covers 9.7 mi (15.6 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 21 minutes under normal conditions.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 28 mph (45 km/h).
How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.