How far is Goddard, MD from Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Goddard, MD to Providence, RI is about 393.3 miles (633 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.7 miles (558 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
393.33 mi
08h 13m
Flight
346.71 mi
557.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.71 mi
Kilometers
557.97 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.33 mi
Kilometers
633.01 km
Drive Time
08h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Wed, Jun 3, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Goddard
Thu, Jun 4, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goddard
2026-06-03T08:00
Arrive Providence
Wed, Jun 3, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goddard
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Linden
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Goddard
196.5 mi
04h 06m
To Providence
196.9 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Overnight
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goddard and Providence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goddard and Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    129 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cipriano Road

    573 ft · 18 sec · Cipriano Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 295 North: Baltimore-Washington Parkway North

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    20.9 mi · 29 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 895 North: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 47 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    3005 ft · 40 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    10 mi · 12 min · Delaware Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 13 North: Wilmington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Delware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey

    1033 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Delaware Memorial Bridge

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delaware Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  36. 36

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  37. 37

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · New England Thruway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Wharf Drive, Sargent Drive

    1092 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Long Wharf Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Long Wharf Drive

  46. 46

    Continue on East Street

    647 ft · 17 sec · East Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Water Street

    562 ft · 10 sec · Water Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  51. 51

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 45 min

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight left toward I 395 North: Norwich, Plainfield

    35.6 mi · 39 min

  53. 53

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  54. 54

    Merge slight right onto Providence Pike

    1243 ft · 18 sec · Providence Pike

  55. 55

    Continue on Grand Army Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Grand Army Highway

  56. 56

    Continue on Hartford Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike

  57. 57

    Continue on Hartford Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue

  58. 58

    Continue on US 6 East: Providence

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  59. 59

    Take the exit slight right toward Memorial Boulevard, Downtown

    2500 ft · 1 min

  60. 60

    Turn left onto Francis Street

    134 m · 16 sec · Francis Street

  61. 61

    Turn left

    17 m · 32 sec

  62. 62

    Continue straight

    17 m · 6 sec

  63. 63

    Turn right onto Francis Street

    740 ft · 20 sec · Francis Street

  64. 64

    Continue on Dorrance Street

    780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street

  65. 65

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street

  66. 66

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goddard and Providence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
66 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
11 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
106 mi · 27%
New England Thruway
58.5 mi · 15%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 10%
I 395 North
40.1 mi · 10%
I 95 North
38.6 mi · 10%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
20.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

58.5 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
346.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
04h 06m from Goddard
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goddard and Mostly Clear near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goddard to Providence?

The road trip is about 393.3 miles (633 km) and usually takes 08h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.5 miles from Goddard and 196.9 miles from Providence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 346.7 miles (558 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.71 one way or $113.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goddard and Mostly Clear near Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Linden and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Providence. Straight-line distance: 346.71 mi (557.97 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Goddard

City in Kansas, USA

Population6,177
Coordinates38.9895500, -76.8533100
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Providence

#2 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Goddard (-76.85331, 38.98955)
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.54 L · about $56.71
Round trip
$113.43
27.76 gal · 105.08 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $56.71 $113.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $63.83 $127.67
Premium $4.95 $68.76 $137.52
Diesel $5.98 $83.00 $166.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Goddard and Providence. The current time is 08:00:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.