Merrimack to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72.1 miles 116 km · straight line
90.1 miles estimated 145 km · driving distance
1h 49min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
177° S bearing direction

How far is Merrimack from Providence?

The distance from Merrimack to Providence is 72.1 miles (116 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located S of Merrimack. By car, the driving distance is approximately 90.1 miles, taking about 1h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Merrimack 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 Merrimack 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 Merrimack to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 49min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 11min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 44min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Merrimack & Providence

Quick Facts

Merrimack
42.87°N, 71.49°W
America/New_York
47m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 345.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients