How far is Providence, RI from Portsmouth, RI?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Providence and Portsmouth is 17.46 miles (28.1 km).

Flight distance from Providence, RI to Portsmouth, RI is 17.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Providence, Rhode Island to Portsmouth, Rhode Island is: 29.07 miles (46.78 km) by car.

Driving from Providence to Portsmouth will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Providence and Portsmouth

The distance between Providence and Portsmouth is 47 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 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 Providence and Portsmouth. The current time is 05:05:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 58 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 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 23 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 3.88 liters (1.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Providence and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Providence to Portsmouth is $3.62 (diesel $4.61).

Rhode Island gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.53 $4.17 $4.5 $4.5
Total $3.62 $4.28 $4.62 $4.61

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Providence and Portsmouth (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

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Driving distance from Bristol, RI to Providence 17.47 miles (28 km)

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Driving distance from Coventry, RI to Providence 26.6 miles (43 km)

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Driving distance from Cranston, RI to Providence 4.85 miles (8 km)

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Driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Providence 13.93 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, RI to Providence 11.82 miles (19 km)

Driving distance from Kingston, RI to Providence 30.07 miles (48 km)

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Driving distance from Newport, RI to Providence 34.12 miles (55 km)

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Driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Providence 5.13 miles (8 km)

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