Atlanta to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

900.1 miles 1448.5 km · straight line
1042.2 miles actual route 1677.3 km · driving distance
20h 37min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Providence?

The distance from Atlanta to Providence is 900.1 miles (1448.5 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1042.2 miles, taking about 20h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Providence in Rhode Island.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Providence. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 37min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 44min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~26h 48min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Providence

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM