Nashville to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

911.6 miles 1467 km · straight line
1064.8 miles actual route 1713.7 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Providence?

The distance from Nashville to Providence is 911.6 miles (1467 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1064.8 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Providence in Rhode Island.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville 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 Nashville to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Providence

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM