Meriden to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74.6 miles 120.1 km · straight line
93.3 miles estimated 150.1 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Meriden from Providence?

The distance from Meriden to Providence is 74.6 miles (120.1 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Meriden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93.3 miles, taking about 1h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Meriden 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 Meriden 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 Meriden to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Meriden & Providence

Quick Facts

Meriden
41.54°N, 72.81°W
America/New_York
54m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 333.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients