How far is Portsmouth, RI from Providence, RI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Portsmouth and Providence is 17.46 miles (28.1 km).
Flight distance from Portsmouth, RI to Providence, RI is 17.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Portsmouth, Rhode Island to Providence, Rhode Island is: 28.7 miles (46.2 km) by car.
Driving from Portsmouth to Providence will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17108 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'8"N 71°15'1"W |
| Latitude | 41.6023200 |
| Longitude | -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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 Portsmouth and Providence
The distance between Portsmouth and Providence is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 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 Portsmouth and Providence. The current time is 07:40:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.83 liters (1.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth and Providence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth to Providence is $3.57 (diesel $4.55).
Rhode Island gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $4.17 | $4.5 | $4.5 |
| Total | $3.57 | $4.23 | $4.56 | $4.55 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 39.89 miles (64 km)
Driving distance from Kingston, RI to Portsmouth 24.6 miles (40 km)
