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Newport East Rhode Island Map

Explore Newport East, Rhode Island, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Newport East, Rhode Island

How to Use This Newport East, Rhode Island Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Newport East, Rhode Island. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Rhode Island or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Newport East.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Newport East
State	Rhode Island (RI)
County	Newport County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.5159
Longitude	-71.2878
Population	12,337
Density	828.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02842
Area Code	401
County Seat	Newport
School District	Middletown School District

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About Newport East, Rhode Island

Newport East is a locality in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 12,337. The population density is 828.0 people per km². Newport East is located at 41.5159°N, 71.2878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02842.

Newport East carries the quiet weight of the Atlantic Ocean, which exhales a salt-heavy mist across the low-lying terrain just one mile from the shore. It lies 2.2 miles northeast of Newport, RI (from Newport, RI: bearing 36°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-southwest of Tiverton. Bailey Brook winds its way through the landscape, acting as a steady, silver thread that draws the eye toward the horizon where the distant heights of Beals Ledge appear as a faint, jagged promise. The earth here feels anchored by the presence of Green End Pond, a still mirror reflecting the shifting gray clouds that often congregate above the coastal plains. Residents of Newport East walk paths that lead toward the edge of the sea, where the tides pull rhythmically at the shoreline of Coasters Harbor Island. Even on calm days, the air in Newport East maintains a crisp, saline edge, suggesting the vastness of the water that defines this reach of land.

History in Newport East remains tied to the maritime pulse of the region, where early agrarian roots slowly yielded to the demands of a changing economy. The local landscape retains the character of its past, particularly at the Christmas Tree Farm, which offers a quiet space that feels untouched by the frantic pace of modern industry. While the surrounding region grew through colonial commerce and naval influence, Newport East maintained a steady, utilitarian focus that favored regional trade and local craftsmanship. The economy here functions with a quiet efficiency, drawing strength from the proximity to the harbor and the enduring utility of the land. Many people who work in Newport East balance the seasonal rhythms of the coastline with the persistent needs of a community that values its own specific, grounded identity.

Cultural character in Newport East is shaped by the interplay of land and water, fostering a temperament that is both reserved and deeply observant. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the seasonal turn of the light and the persistent sound of the wind moving through the local vegetation. Notable landmarks remain understated, favoring the natural beauty of The Glen or the quiet solitude of the shoreline over grand, artificial displays. While the broader region claims many figures of history, Newport East remains a place where the focus stays on the immediate experience of the day-to-day. The identity of Newport East is found in these small, recurring moments, where the reality of the coastal environment dictates the texture of life for every resident.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sweet Flag (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 249° W
Bailey Brook Ponds (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.4 mi, 256° W
Linden Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 243° SW
City of Newport (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.8 mi, 194° S
Cemetery Area (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 053° NE
Perry (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 049° NE
Dexter Street (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 243° SW
Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 066° NE
The Firehouse Theatre (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 217° SW
Cusp Gallery and Lifestyle (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 217° SW
Purgatory Chasm (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 151° SE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 257° W
Old Colony House (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 217° SW
Anchor Park (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 255° W
Newport Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 214° SW
Archibald Gracie Lawence memorial stone (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 153° SE
Oliver Perry Monument (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 217° SW
Newport Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 218° SW
Museum of Newport History (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 219° SW
Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 222° SW
Newport Museum of Costume (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 214° SW
Newport Art Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 207° SW
International Tennis Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 205° SW
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.7 mi, 132° SE · 732 acres
Newport Cliff Walk – Forty Steps (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 190° S
Newport Mansions Preservation Society (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 200° S
Breakers Observation Area (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 188° S
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.9 mi, 348° N
Jamestown (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 234° SW
John C. Whitehead Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.5 mi, 094° E

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