By car, boat or plane, Bowen's Wharf is within reach
Newport is conveniently located near many major metropolitan areas in the Northeast corridor. Perfect for a day trip or a romantic weekend getaway, Newport is within driving range of much of the Northeast. Only 18 miles from the Amtrak Accela high-speed train station in Kingston, RI, and 25 miles from TF Green airport (PVD), a major northeast hub. Download directions by clicking on the PDF icon above.
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From New York, Connecticut
and points South
Take Interstate 95 North to Route 138 East - Exit 3 around Hope Valley, RI. Continue on Route 138 to Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take first exit off Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport) turn right off exit ramp and drive straight through 1st set of traffic lights. At 2nd set of lights turn right onto America's Cup Avenue. Follow America's Cup until the 4th set of traffic lights, Bowen's Wharf is on your right.
From Cape Cod and points East
Take 195 West to Fall River. Take exit for Newport Route 24 South. Follow Route 24 South, which turns into Route 114. Follow Route 114 into Newport. Approximately one mile from city line, just past Newport City Hall, turn right onto Marlborough Street. Proceed to the traffic light on America's Cup Avenue and take a left. Follow America's Cup Avenue through 2 traffic lights. Bowen's Wharf will be on your right at the second light.
From Boston
Take Interstate 93 South out of Boston to Route 24 South. Take exit for Newport Route 24 South. Follow Route 24 South, which turns into Route 114. Follow Route 114 into Newport. Approximately one mile from city line, just past Newport City Hall, turns right onto Marlborough Street. Proceed to the traffic light on America's Cup Avenue and take a left. Follow America's Cup Avenue through 2 traffic lights. At the second light, Bowen's Wharf will be on your right.
From points North and Northwest
Take Route 95 South. At the split of 95 South, about 10 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, the two left lanes lead toward Route 4 South (North Kingstown, East Greenwich) at exit 9. Route 4 South merges into Route 1 South after the second traffic light. From Route 1 South take the exit for the Jamestown/Newport Bridges which leads to Route 138 East. The Jamestown Bridge leads to the Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take the first exit off the Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport) and take a right at the end of the exit ramp onto Farewell Street. At the second traffic light, take a right onto America's Cup Avenue. Follow America's Cup until the 4th set of traffic lights and Bowen's Wharf will be on your right.
If you're planning to come by air or train, use the following mileage to plan your schedule:
Mileage to Newport from:
T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island - 25 miles
Boston Logan Airport in Massachusetts - 75 miles
Train Station in Kingston - 18 miles
Train Station in Providence - 34 miles |
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