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Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island
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Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue

Newport, Rhode Island · Bellevue Avenue → Ocean Drive near Castle Hill

Twisty5.8 mi20 min200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 100 ftOne way
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The drive

Ocean Drive starts near Bellevue Avenue. This drive follows Bellevue Avenue past Newport's Gilded Age mansions, Marble House among them, then turns onto Ocean Avenue and follows the shore past Brenton Point to a finish near Castle Hill: 5.8 miles, about 20 minutes, with three twisty stretches.

Discover Newport describes the full Ocean Drive as about 10 miles of coastline along one winding road, free and open to the public. Brenton Point State Park and Castle Hill Inn are both on the way.

Along the way

  1. Bellevue Avenue (Memorial Boulevard)
  2. Marble House
  3. Bellevue Avenue (south end)
  4. Brenton Point
  5. Ocean Drive near Castle Hill
Elevation
200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 100 ft
Bellevue AvenueOcean Drive near Castle Hill
Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
Bellevue AvenueOcean Drive near Castle Hill
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Discover Newport says dawn is the quietest time and sunset is popular, so the road tends to get busy; arriving early helps.
  • Check the City of Newport for construction updates and traffic details.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check City of Newport.

Questions about this drive

How long is the Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue drive in Newport?

This drive is 5.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes without stops.

Is there a fee to drive Ocean Drive in Newport?

No. Discover Newport says the drive is free and open to the public.

When is Ocean Drive least busy?

Discover Newport suggests dawn, when you may have the road to yourself; sunset is popular.

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Map of Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, from Bellevue Avenue to Ocean Drive near Castle Hill