Loading...
Calculating Your Route
Finding the best route
Verifying Locations

Just a moment while we calculate your route...

Distance from Scituate Lighthouse to Portsmouth

Driving Distance
74.5 mi 119.8 km
Flying Distance
50.6 mi 81.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Scituate Lighthouse, Massachusetts to Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 74.5 mi (119.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 50.6 mi (81.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 24 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 43 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Scituate Lighthouse
Place Scituate Lighthouse
State/Province Massachusetts
Country US
Latitude 42.204817
Longitude -70.715876
GPS 42.204817° N, 70.715876° W
Local Time 9:00 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Portsmouth
Place Portsmouth
State/Province Rhode Island
Country US
Latitude 41.590927
Longitude -71.253641
GPS 41.590927° N, 71.253641° W
Local Time 9:00 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Scituate Lighthouse, Massachusetts to Portsmouth, Rhode Island covers 74.5 mi (119.8 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 24 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (60.2-74.5 miles / 97-120 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

MA-24 S
74.5 mi 1 hour 24 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-195 W
73.5 mi 1 hour 30 minutes
MA-24 S and RI-24 S
60.2 mi 1 hour 29 minutes

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.