Danbury to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

109.5 miles 176.3 km · straight line
137 miles estimated 220.4 km · driving distance
2h 45min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Danbury from Providence?

The distance from Danbury to Providence is 109.5 miles (176.3 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Danbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 137 miles, taking about 2h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Danbury in Connecticut and Providence in Rhode Island.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danbury and Providence. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Danbury to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 45min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 18min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 37min $16–$48* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danbury & Providence

Quick Facts

Danbury
41.39°N, 73.45°W
America/New_York
121m 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 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 227.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients