Manchester, New Hampshire to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

81 miles 130.3 km · straight line
101.2 miles estimated 162.9 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Manchester, New Hampshire from Providence?

The distance from Manchester, New Hampshire to Providence is 81 miles (130.3 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located S of Manchester, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.2 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Manchester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire 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. 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 Manchester, New Hampshire 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 Manchester, New Hampshire to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manchester, New Hampshire & Providence

Quick Facts

Manchester, New Hampshire
43.00°N, 71.45°W
America/New_York
80m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 307.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients