Hartford to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.1 miles 104.7 km · straight line
73.9 miles actual route 119 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
86° E bearing direction

How far is Hartford from Providence?

The distance from Hartford to Providence is 65.1 miles (104.7 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located E of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.9 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut 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. 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 Hartford 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 Hartford to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hartford & Providence

Quick Facts

Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m 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 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 382.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM