Providence to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.6 miles 720.3 km · straight line
537.1 miles estimated 864.4 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is Providence from Suffolk?

The distance from Providence to Suffolk is 447.6 miles (720.3 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located SW of Providence. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.1 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Providence in Rhode Island and Suffolk in Virginia.

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. 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 Suffolk. 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 Providence to Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 16min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Providence & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients