New Bern to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.8 miles 892.8 km · straight line
665.7 miles estimated 1071.4 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Bern from Providence?

The distance from New Bern to Providence is 554.8 miles (892.8 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located NNE of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.7 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — New Bern in North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Bern 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 New Bern to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bern & Providence

Quick Facts

New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients