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Newport Rhode Island Map

Explore Newport, 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, Rhode Island

How to Use This Newport, Rhode Island Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Newport, 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.

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

Latitude	41.476681
Longitude	-71.319627
Population	25,163
Density	1269.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02840, 02841
Area Code	401
County Seat	Newport
School District	Newport School District

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About Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is a locality in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of 25,163. The population density is 1269.0 people per km². Newport is located at 41.4767°N, 71.3196°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newport is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02840, 02841.

Newport occupies a jagged, salt-sprayed peninsula where the persistent influence of the Atlantic Ocean defines the very perimeter of existence. It lies 2.2 miles southwest of Newport East, RI (from Newport East, RI: bearing 216°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-northeast of Narragansett Pier. The landscape here is defined by a raw, maritime elegance, where the air remains heavy with the scent of brine and the horizon is often obscured by a soft, gray mist rolling in from the open water. To the west, the sheltered silhouette of Goat Island breaks the expanse of the harbor, while the gentle, freshwater stillness of Easton Pond offers a quiet contrast to the relentless surge of the tides. Inland, the terrain reveals itself in modest, uneven swells, far removed from the distant, jagged shadows of Beals Ledge, which haunt the far western horizon like a forgotten memory.

Newport emerged from the colonial consciousness as a sanctuary for those seeking intellectual and spiritual autonomy, quickly evolving into a bustling port of call for merchant vessels and privateers alike. The early streets were laid out to follow the natural contours of the harbor, creating a dense, labyrinthine core where stone walls and timber frames still bear the weight of centuries. While the surrounding terrain toward Austin Hollow remains largely quiet, the early settlers recognized the strategic necessity of the harbor, ensuring that Newport grew in lockstep with the shifting currents of global trade. The town retains the weathered dignity of a place that has survived both the fires of revolution and the slow, inevitable erosion of the salt air.

Newport functions today as a delicate balance between the preservation of its storied architecture and a modern, maritime-focused economy. The infrastructure relies heavily on the maritime industry, supporting a vibrant harbor that serves as a nexus for both seasonal tourism and specialized boat building. While the reach of the local economy extends toward the academic influence of nearby institutions like Salve Regina University, the rhythm of daily life remains tethered to the tides and the seasonal influx of visitors. Toward the periphery, the land shifts toward the quiet, wooded seclusion of the Westport Town Forest, while closer to the center, the quiet paths of Eisenhower Park provide a necessary respite from the constant motion of the docks and the steady traffic of the waterfront.

Newport celebrates a culture defined by the intersection of Gilded Age opulence and the rugged endurance of the sea, with landmarks like the grand stone mansions standing as silent sentinels over the cliffside paths. Annual events, such as the renowned jazz and folk festivals, draw crowds who seek the unique resonance of music played against the backdrop of the crashing Atlantic Ocean. The local spirit is further sharpened by the presence of legendary figures like the late Jackie Kennedy Onassis, whose association with the area remains etched in the local consciousness. Whether one is watching the sailboats navigate the harbor or walking the grounds near the quiet banks of Bailey Brook, Newport remains a place where the grandeur of the past is perpetually softened by the salt-crusted reality of the present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cliff Walk (Nature Reserve) — 68.5 mi, 179° S
The Breakers (Historic Site) — 68.9 mi, 179° S
Chateau-sur-Mer (Historic Site) — 68.9 mi, 180° S
Newport Mansions (Landmark) — 69.0 mi, 180° S
Marble House (Historic Site) — 69.1 mi, 180° S
Rosecliff Mansion (Historic Site) — 69.2 mi, 179° S
International Tennis Hall of Fame (Museum) — 69.5 mi, 180° S
Fort Adams State Park (Castle or Fort) — 69.6 mi, 180° S
Rochambeau Statue and Monument (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 277° W
The Doll Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 063° NE
"Rogers Soccer Field, Track, And Tennis Courts" (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
The Sailing Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 028° NE
The Rhode Island Fisherman and Whale Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 020° N
Breakers Stable & Carriage House (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 135° SE
Newport Museum of Costume (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 024° NE
Newport Art Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 044° NE
Newport Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 015° N
Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 007° N
Fort Adams (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 265° W
Gooseneck Cove (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 208° SW
Cusp Gallery and Lifestyle (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 021° N
Newport Cliff Walk – Forty Steps (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 093° E
Breakers Observation Area (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 113° SE
The Firehouse Theatre (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 023° NE
USS Bennington Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 258° W
Third Street Playground (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 360° N
Jamestown (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 274° W
City of Newport (Waterfowl Production Area) — 2.1 mi, 043° NE
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.6 mi, 080° E · 732 acres
John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.1 mi, 268° W · 1,675 acres

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