Portsmouth
in Newport County of Rhode Island, United States
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Theodore Francis Green State Airport (13 mi) - New Bedford Regional Airport (16 mi)
- Martha's Vineyard Airport (36 mi)
- Groton New London Airport (45 mi)
- Elizabeth Field (47 mi)
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (54 mi)
- Worcester Regional Airport (56 mi)
- Laurence G Hanscom Field (60 mi)
- Bradley International Airport (77 mi)
- Manchester Airport (92 mi)
- John F Kennedy International Airport (147 mi)
- Portland International Jetport Airport (149 mi)
- The Carnegie Abbey Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Green Valley Country Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Montaup Country Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Newport National GC (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Wanumetonomy Golf & CC (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Bristol Golf Club (Golf course, 7 mi)
- Jamestown Golf Course (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Touisset Country Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Rhode Island Country Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Sakonnet Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Brewers Sakonnet Marina (marina, (3 mi)
- Pirate Cove Marina (marina, (2 mi)
- Sanford-Covell Villa Marina (marina, (8 mi)
- Newport On-Shore Marina (marina, (9 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 41.602 and -71.250 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 41° 36' 8" and W -71° 15' 1"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 10:50 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:42 am and 4:19 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay - References
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Portsmouth
Portsmouth in Newport County (Rhode Island) with it's 17,756 citizens is a city in United States about 358 mi (or 576 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital city.
Local time in Portsmouth is now 10:50 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Portsmouth, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Theodore Francis Green State Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cranston, Providence, North Providence, Johnston and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F
| Morning Temperature | 9°C / 48 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
| Night Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 29% |
| Air Humidity | 92% |
| Air Pressure | 999 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
10°C (50 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
5°C (41 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
William's Grant Inn B&B
BRISTOL HARBOR INN
Courtyard Newport Middletown
Holiday Inn Express MIDDLETOWN/NEWPORT
Ambassador Inn & Suites
TRAVELODGE MIDDLETOWN NEWPORT
BAY WILLOWS INN
Quality Inn & Suites Middletown - Newport
RAMADA MIDDLETOWN
PINEAPPLE INN
Videos from this area
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Portsmouth Wind Power Dispute
A dispute over the wind turbine in Portsmouth has been settled by state officials.
Man Finds Bag of Money in Portsmouth
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Strawberry Picking, Quonset View Farm, Portsmouth, RI
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Portsmouth Fatal Accident
Portsmouth Fatal Accident.
Driver flees scene of Portsmouth crash
Police in Portsmouth are still investigating an accident. Police say a car was crossing the Mount Hope Bridge from Bristol to Portsmouth when it crashed into a guard rail. The driver fled...
Portsmouth Giant Pumpkin
Portsmouth man growing giant pumpkin.
Chlorine valve leaks at Portsmouth water treatment plant
HAZMAT crews early Friday morning were called to a Portsmouth water treatment plant after a valve on a chlorine tank started leaking.
Portsmouth Boil Water Advisory
Portsmouth Boil Water Advisory.
Portsmouth Mosquito Spraying to Take Place Thursday Night
Crews will spray for mosquitoes in Portsmouth Thursday night to safeguard against illnesses such as EEE and West Nile virus.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 17,389 at the 2010 U.S. Census.
East Bay (Rhode Island)
Narragansett Bay divides the state of Rhode Island into two parts. The term East Bay refers to communities on the east side of the bay, including Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Tiverton and Little Compton. The term West Bay refers to communities on the west side of the bay (the mainland), such as Warwick, Cranston and East Greenwich. Jamestown and the towns on Aquidneck Island are sometimes known as "The Islands" along with Block Island.
Mount Hope Bridge
The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island, at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol, and is part of Route 114. Its towers are 285 feet (87 m) tall, the length of the main span is 1,200 feet (366 m) and it offers 135 feet (41 m) of clearance over high water. The total length of the bridge is 6,130 feet (1,868 m).
Battle of Rhode Island
The Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill and the Siege of Newport, took place on August 29, 1778. Continental Army and militia forces under the command of General John Sullivan were withdrawing to the northern part of Aquidneck Island after abandoning their siege of Newport, Rhode Island, when the British forces in Newport sortied, supported by recently arrived Royal Navy ships, and attacked the retreating Americans.
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School is New England’s Co-educational Catholic Benedictine Boarding and Day School. Located a short distance from Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 500 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Carnegie Abbey Club. This school has 350 boarding and day students in grades 9 – 12. Added features of Portsmouth Abbey School are its 36 athletic teams, diverse community service programs, squash & fitness center and its sailing, equestrian and golf facilities.
WJHD
WJHD is a non-profit non-commercial educational high school radio station broadcasting from a studio located in the school's science building. Licensed to Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA, the station serves the Aquidneck Island area. The station is owned and operated by Portsmouth Abbey School, a Benedictine institution.
Green Animals Topiary Garden
The Green Animals Topiary Garden, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. The 7-acre estate overlooks the Narragansett Bay. It contains a large collection of topiaries including eighty sculptured trees. Favorites include teddy bears, a camel, a giraffe, an ostrich, an elephant and two bears made from sculptured California privet, yew, and English boxwood.
Battle of Rhode Island Site
Battle of Rhode Island Site, also known as Site of Battle of Rhode Island or Battle of Rhode Island Historic District, is the partially preserved location of the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778. It took place in the town of Portsmouth, on the island of Rhode Island, in the state of Rhode Island. The island is now known as Aquidneck Island to distinguish the island from the rest of the state.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Portsmouth.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pocasset, بورتسموث, Portsmouth, ポーツマス, Портсмут, پورٹسماؤت، روڈ آئلینڈ
