How far is Rocky Point, NY from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Rocky Point, NY to Providence, RI is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Point and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Point and Providence.
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Start on Broadway
2051 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Veterans Way
791 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Way
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Turn left onto Rocky Point Bypass
1.3 km · 1 min · Rocky Point Bypass
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Route 25A
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 25A
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Continue on NY-25A
1.3 mi · 2 min · NY-25A
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Turn left onto Sound Avenue
14.9 mi · 25 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Route 48
2725 ft · 54 sec · Route 48
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Continue on Main Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Cross Sound Ferry Terminal
646 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Cross Sound Ferry
17.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cross Sound Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Street
82 m · 21 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
581 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1500 ft · 27 sec · Water Street
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Continue straight
566 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1883 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
45.6 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1047 ft · 13 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Memorial Boulevard
1356 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Francis Street
92 m · 7 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Dorrance Street
780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rocky Point and Providence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Water Street
Merge slight right
45.6 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Rocky Point and Mostly Clear near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Point to Providence?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 Rocky Point and 58.3 miles from Providence.
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 17.7 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 $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rocky Point and Mostly Clear near Providence.
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 Rocky Point and Providence. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.09 km).
#1 Rocky Point
Town in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 14,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.9526000, -72.9253800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
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 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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 | $4.01 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
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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