How far is Providence, RI from Coventry, RI?

The driving distance from Providence, RI to Coventry, RI is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.6 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.34 mi
26.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.6 mi
Kilometers
42.81 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coventry
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Coventry
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Scituate
RI

Census designated place in Massachusetts

From Providence
9.5 mi
00h 17m
To Coventry
17.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
Coventry Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street

    31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eddy Street

    78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westminster Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Street

    835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street

    67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dorrance Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Francis Street

    108 m · 14 sec · Francis Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    17 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2555 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 6/10 Connector

    1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Huntington Expressway

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Huntington Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Avenue, Huntington Avenue

    754 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Silver Lake Avenue

    1498 ft · 41 sec · Silver Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Plainfield Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plainfield Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Comstock Parkway

    2962 ft · 1 min · Comstock Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Scituate Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · Scituate Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Tunk Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tunk Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Matteson Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Matteson Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Maple Valley Road

    578 ft · 16 sec · Maple Valley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Maple Valley Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · Maple Valley Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flat River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Flat River Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Camp Westwood Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Camp Westwood Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camp Westwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Scituate Avenue
5.01 mi · 19%
Matteson Road
2.87 mi · 11%
Flat River Road
1.9 mi · 7%
Plainfield Pike
1.88 mi · 7%
Plainfield Street
1.2 mi · 5%
Union Avenue
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Scituate Avenue

Turn right onto Scituate Avenue

5.01 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Scituate
00h 17m from Providence
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Providence and 17.1 miles from Coventry.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coventry.

Stop Ideas Near North Scituate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Scituate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Scituate.

RAIL

Providence station

14 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

39 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

51 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Coventry. Straight-line distance: 16.34 mi (26.29 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Coventry

#2 Coventry

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population34,931
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.6828400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulton Street (-71.412652, 41.823861)
End: Camp Westwood Road (-71.683081, 41.700102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.19 $8.38
Premium $4.86 $4.57 $9.13
Diesel $6.00 $5.64 $11.27

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 Rhode Island · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Coventry. The current time is 19:38:37.

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.