Pittsburgh to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.6 miles 734.8 km · straight line
547.9 miles estimated 881.8 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Providence?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Providence is 456.6 miles (734.8 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 547.9 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Providence in Rhode Island.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Providence

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients