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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.4 mi
03h 56m
Flight
148.94 mi
239.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.94 mi
Kilometers
239.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.4 mi
Kilometers
312.86 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saratoga Springs
Wed, Jun 3, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Providence
Wed, Jun 3, 2:47 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 Saratoga Springs
Wed, Jun 3, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
Russell
MA

Town in the U.

From Providence
97.1 mi
01h 58m
To Saratoga Springs
97.3 mi
01h 58m

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
2 to 7 mph W

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.

  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 right to continue on I 95

    55 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston

    2974 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector

    17.5 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson

    14 mi · 17 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy

    844 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 787 North: Troy

    2511 ft · 58 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    18.1 mi · 22 min · Adirondack Northway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs

    1998 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue

  39. 39

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.6 mi · 48%
Adirondack Northway
18.1 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
17.5 mi · 9%
I 90 West
14.6 mi · 7%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 4%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 58m from Providence
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

24 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

35 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

36 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.94 mi (239.7 km).

Providence

#1 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Saratoga Springs

#2 Saratoga Springs

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

Population28,287
Coordinates43.0831300, -73.7845700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
End: Saratoga Springs (-73.78457, 43.08313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $27.06
Round trip
$54.13
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Saratoga Springs. The current time is 06:54:20.

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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.