Providence to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358 miles 576.2 km · straight line
404.4 miles actual route 650.8 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Providence from Washington DC?

The distance from Providence to Washington DC is 358 miles (576.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located WSW of Providence. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.4 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Providence in Rhode Island and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Providence & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM