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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Sunny
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.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
549 ft · 19 sec · Eddy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Weybosset Street
1222 ft · 46 sec · Weybosset Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1238 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Service Road
140 m · 8 sec · Service Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
651 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Plain Street
68 m · 6 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
42.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 32: Norwich, New London Waterfront District
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on CT 32: Norwich, New London Waterfront District
697 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on New London Waterfront District
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight
3155 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Eugene O'Neill Drive
1391 ft · 26 sec · Eugene O'Neill Drive
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Turn left onto Governor Winthrop Boulevard
142 m · 23 sec · Governor Winthrop Boulevard
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Continue on Ferry Street
581 ft · 27 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
27 m · 7 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
55 m · 13 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Cross Sound Ferry
17.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cross Sound Ferry
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Continue straight
85 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Main Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Main Road
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Continue on Route 48
2725 ft · 52 sec · Route 48
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Continue on Middle Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Sound Avenue
14.9 mi · 25 min · Sound Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NY-25A
1.3 mi · 2 min · NY-25A
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Continue on Route 25A
1.5 mi · 3 min · Route 25A
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Rocky Point Bypass
1.5 km · 2 min · Rocky Point Bypass
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Turn right onto Veterans Way
791 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Way
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Continue on Broadway
2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groton.
New London Union Station
Mystic station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Rocky Point. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.09 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Point
Town in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 14,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.9526000, -72.9253800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Point (-72.92538, 40.9526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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