How far is Cranston, RI from Providence, RI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cranston and Providence is 3.3 miles (5.31 km).
Flight distance from Cranston, RI to Providence, RI is 3.3 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cranston, Rhode Island to Providence, Rhode Island is: 5.67 miles (9.12 km) by car.
Driving from Cranston to Providence will take approximately 00 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island. It is located on Narragansett Bay in southeastern Rhode Island. Cranston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cranston Public Library and the Cranston Museum.
| Population | 81142 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°46'47"N 71°26'14"W |
| Latitude | 41.7798200 |
| Longitude | -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. It is located on the Providence River in the northeastern part of the state. Providence is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Providence Athenaeum and the RISD Museum.
| Population | 179270 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°49'26"N 71°24'46"W |
| Latitude | 41.8239900 |
| Longitude | -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Providence: Fulton Street (-71.412652,41.823861)
Estimated Travel Time Between Cranston and Providence
The distance between Cranston and Providence is 9 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Cranston and Providence. The current time is 06:16:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.76 liters (0.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cranston and Providence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cranston to Providence is $0.71 (diesel $0.9).
Rhode Island gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $4.17 | $4.5 | $4.5 |
| Total | $0.71 | $0.83 | $0.9 | $0.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Rhode Island ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.526 (Diesel $4.497) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cranston and Providence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Greenville, RI to Cranston 14.04 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Kingston, RI to Cranston 26.8 miles (43 km)
