How far is Providence, RI from Saratoga Springs, NY?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Saratoga Springs, NY is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Saratoga Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Saratoga Springs.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
108 m · 14 sec · Francis Street
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Take the ramp left
17 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95
55 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston
2974 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 90
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
17.5 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
14 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy
844 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 787 North: Troy
2511 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
18.1 mi · 22 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
1998 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence and Saratoga Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
78.8 mi · 01h 31m
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 Saratoga Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Saratoga Springs?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Providence and 97.3 miles from Saratoga Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.06 one way or $54.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Providence and Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Russell
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 Russell.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.94 mi (239.7 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 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga Springs (-73.78457, 43.08313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.06 | $54.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.33 | $66.65 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
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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