Providence to Waterville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

208.7 miles 335.9 km · straight line
260.9 miles estimated 419.9 km · driving distance
5h 15min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Providence from Waterville?

The distance from Providence to Waterville is 208.7 miles (335.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterville is located NNE of Providence. By car, the driving distance is approximately 260.9 miles, taking about 5h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Providence in Rhode Island and Waterville in Maine.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Providence and Waterville. 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 Waterville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 15min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 18min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 59min $31–$91* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Providence & Waterville

Quick Facts

Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
Waterville
44.55°N, 69.63°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 119.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients