How far is Providence, RI from Rocky Point, NY?

The driving distance from Providence, RI to Rocky Point, NY is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.78 mi
03h 41m
Flight
98.85 mi
159.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.78 mi
Kilometers
187.94 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocky Point
Wed, Jun 3, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Providence
Wed, Jun 3, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-06-03T06:54
Arrive Rocky Point
Wed, Jun 3, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Groton
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Providence
58.3 mi
01h 50m
To Rocky Point
58.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Rocky Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street

    31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eddy Street

    549 ft · 19 sec · Eddy Street

  3. 3

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

    1222 ft · 46 sec · Weybosset Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    1238 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Service Road

    140 m · 8 sec · Service Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Street

    651 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Plain Street

    68 m · 6 sec · Plain Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Norwich, New London Waterfront District

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 32: Norwich, New London Waterfront District

    697 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New London Waterfront District

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3155 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Eugene O'Neill Drive

    1391 ft · 26 sec · Eugene O'Neill Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Governor Winthrop Boulevard

    142 m · 23 sec · Governor Winthrop Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ferry Street

    581 ft · 27 sec · Ferry Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ferry Street

    27 m · 7 sec · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ferry Street

    55 m · 13 sec · Ferry Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Sound Ferry

    17.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cross Sound Ferry

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    85 m · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Main Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 48

    2725 ft · 52 sec · Route 48

  24. 24

    Continue on Middle Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Middle Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sound Avenue

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Sound Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NY-25A

    1.3 mi · 2 min · NY-25A

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 25A

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Route 25A

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Rocky Point Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rocky Point Bypass

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Veterans Way

    791 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Way

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway

    2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
54.3 mi · 47%
Cross Sound Ferry
17.9 mi · 15%
Sound Avenue
14.9 mi · 13%
Middle Road
12.9 mi · 11%
Main Road
7.9 mi · 7%
Route 25A
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groton
01h 50m from Providence
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Providence and Sunny near Rocky Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Providence to Rocky Point?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Groton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Providence and 58.5 miles from Rocky Point.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Groton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Groton, 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 Groton.

RAIL

New London Union Station

1 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

10 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

15 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Westerly station

21 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.09 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Rocky Point

#2 Rocky Point

Town in Lake County, Montana, United States

Population14,014
Coordinates40.9526000, -72.9253800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
End: Rocky Point (-72.92538, 40.9526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.36 $36.73
Premium $4.86 $20.01 $40.03
Diesel $6.00 $24.71 $49.42

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Rocky Point. The current time is 06:54:13.

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.