Gaithersburg to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356 miles 573 km · straight line
427.3 miles estimated 687.6 km · driving distance
8h 36min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Providence?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Providence is 356 miles (573 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 427.3 miles, taking about 8h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Providence in Rhode Island.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 36min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 19min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 10min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Providence

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients