Gloucester, Massachusetts to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

66.7 miles 107.4 km · straight line
83.5 miles estimated 134.3 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, Massachusetts from Providence?

The distance from Gloucester, Massachusetts to Providence is 66.7 miles (107.4 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located SW of Gloucester, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.5 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Gloucester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Providence in Rhode Island.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts 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 Gloucester, Massachusetts to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, Massachusetts & Providence

Quick Facts

Gloucester, Massachusetts
42.61°N, 70.66°W
America/New_York
16m 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 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 373.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients