traveling to newport
By land, by air or by sea (lake actually).
From the top of Vermont to the bottom of our hearts, we’re looking forward to seeing you here. And Here is much easier to arrive at than you’d think. We’re conveniently located at the end of major highway systems on the US side, just 2 hours by car from Montreal and an easy sail or motor from Magog, on the Canadian side of our Lake Memphremagog, into Downtown Newport on the US side. We even have our own Northeast Kingdom International Airport which connects to major hubs here in the Northeast.
Whether you are a new visitor to our pristine piece of the Northeast Kingdom, a frequent vacationer, or a long time resident, it’s easy to get here and get around.
By Land
From Interstate I-91
Here are approximate mileage measurements from Google Maps to help with your travel planning:
- 216 miles to Boston, MA (typically 3.5 hours)
- 83 miles to Burlington, VT (1.5 hours)
- 98 miles to Hanover, NH (1.75 hours)
- 30 miles to Magog, QC, Canada (49km)
- 108 miles to Montreal, QC, Canada (173 km) (under 2 hours)
- 364 miles to New York City, NY
- 188 miles to Quebec City, QC, Canada (302 km)
- 41 miles to Sherbrooke, QC, Canada (67 km)
By Air
Major Carriers Airport
Burlington International Airport (BTV)
A major air carrier airport, Burlington International Airport, South Burlington VT (BTV) is approximately 1.5 hour drive to Downtown Newport. For your convenience, our terminal is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
1200 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403
https://www.btv.aero/
Small Aircraft Airports
Northeast Kingdom International Airport, A Vermont State Airport – (EFK)
2628 Airport Rd. Coventry Newport, VT 05855
Operated by Lakeview Aviation
(802) 334-5001
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/aviation/airports/northeastkingdominternational
Caledonia County Airport, A Vermont State Airport – (CDA)
107 Pudding Hill Rd. Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 595-2496
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/aviation/airports/caledonia-county
By Sea (lake, actually)
Lake Memphremagog (pronounced mem-fra-may-gog) is home to the US Customs Border Patrol Checkpoint, see below to learn more about arriving from Canada. Newport manages numerous seasonal and transient dock slips and three mooring fields at the City Dock.
Newport City Dock is located just steps from Downtown Newport, providing access to the lake from The Gateway Center and City Dock.
Newport City Dock
84 Fyfe Drive, Newport VT
Dock Phone: (802) 334-5726
Off-Season Phone (Oct.-May): (802) 334-6345
Email: Harbormaster@NewportRecreation.org
Web: https://www.newportrecreation.org/citydock.html
Arrivals from Canada
Reporting Requirements: Private boats/yachts must immediately report arrival in U.S. by calling (802) 873-3489. https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/derby-line-vermont-0209