New York to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

155 miles 249.5 km · straight line
181.9 miles actual route 292.8 km · driving distance
4h 2min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is New York from Providence?

The distance from New York to Providence is 155 miles (249.5 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 181.9 miles, taking about 4h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Providence in Rhode Island.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 York 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 York to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 2min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 50min $15–$27* Budget
Train ~3h 50min $22–$64* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Providence

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 52 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 160.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM