Providence to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.4 miles 917.9 km · straight line
668.7 miles actual route 1076.2 km · driving distance
13h 47min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Providence from Raleigh?

The distance from Providence to Raleigh is 570.4 miles (917.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Providence. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.7 miles, taking about 13h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Providence in Rhode Island and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Providence and Raleigh. 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 Providence to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 47min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 32min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 55min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Providence & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM