New Haven, Connecticut to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.1 miles 138.5 km · straight line
103.9 miles actual route 167.2 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Providence?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Providence is 86.1 miles (138.5 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.9 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Providence

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 289.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM