Providence, RI Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Providence, RI is a local road trip base with 15 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 18 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Providence, RI spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.

capital city of Rhode Island, United States

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Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

43.5 mi

Westerly, RI

Quickest Drive

12m

Valley Falls, RI

Plan Around Providence, RI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Providence, RI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Newport, RI to Providence, RI 33.7 mi · 48m Hope Valley, RI to Providence, RI 32.2 mi · 44m Narragansett, RI to Providence, RI 30.9 mi · 43m Jamestown, RI to Providence, RI 30.8 mi · 44m

Continue From Providence, RI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Providence, RI to Westerly, RI 43.5 mi · 57m Providence, RI to Middletown, RI 25.7 mi · 43m Providence, RI to Woonsocket, RI 14.7 mi · 19m Providence, RI to Warwick, RI 9.8 mi · 19m

Trips from Providence, RI

Providence, RI to Westerly, RI

43.5 mi 57m

Providence, RI to Middletown, RI

25.7 mi 43m

Providence, RI to Woonsocket, RI

14.7 mi 19m

Providence, RI to Warwick, RI

9.8 mi 19m

Providence, RI to Barrington, RI

9.8 mi 18m

Providence, RI to Valley Falls, RI

7 mi 12m

Driving from Providence, RI

The typical drive from Providence, RI covers about 18 miles and takes around 28m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 44 miles (57m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Providence, RI most often head toward Westerly, RI (43.5 mi, 57m), Middletown, RI (25.7 mi, 43m), Woonsocket, RI (14.7 mi, 19m), Warwick, RI (9.8 mi, 19m), and Barrington, RI (9.8 mi, 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in RI currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 18-mile trip from Providence, RI, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Providence, RI and 9 routes heading into Providence, RI, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 44 miles.

The longest mapped route from Providence, RI covers 44 miles and takes approximately 57m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Providence, RI runs about 18 miles with a drive time of roughly 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 18-mile trip from Providence, RI costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Providence, RI include Westerly, RI, Middletown, RI, Woonsocket, RI and Warwick, RI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.