How far is Greenville, RI from Providence, RI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Greenville and Providence is 7.87 miles (12.67 km).
Flight distance from Greenville, RI to Providence, RI is 7.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Greenville, Rhode Island to Providence, Rhode Island is: 11.89 miles (19.14 km) by car.
Driving from Greenville to Providence will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Greenville
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°52'16"N 71°33'7"W |
| Latitude | 41.8712100 |
| Longitude | -71.5520100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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 Greenville and Providence
The distance between Greenville and Providence is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Greenville and Providence. The current time is 14:24:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.59 liters (0.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Greenville and Providence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Greenville to Providence is $1.48 (diesel $1.89).
Rhode Island gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $4.17 | $4.5 | $4.5 |
| Total | $1.48 | $1.75 | $1.89 | $1.89 |
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 December 30, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Greenville and Providence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
