How far is Saratoga Springs, NY from Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, NY to Providence, RI is about 192.6 miles (310 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 52m 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
192.63 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
192.63 mi
Kilometers
310.01 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Wed, Jun 3, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Saratoga Springs
Wed, Jun 3, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga Springs
2026-06-03T08:00
Arrive Providence
Wed, Jun 3, 11:56 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
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Russell
MA

Town in the U.

From Saratoga Springs
96.3 mi
01h 58m
To Providence
96.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Providence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    20 m · 9 sec · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South

    3189 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Adirondack Northway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 2, NY 7: Schenectady, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes

    2440 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Troy, Schenectady

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    72 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 2, NY 7 West: Watervliet, Schenectady

    1349 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 2, NY 9

    827 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Troy Schenectady Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Latham Circle

    6 m · 1 sec · Loudon Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Loudon Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Loudon Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Boston, Buffalo

    2474 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Boston

    2949 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Taconic Parkway, Boston

    1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2550 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Atwells Avenue

    1372 ft · 40 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on John J. Partington Way

    1344 ft · 41 sec · John J. Partington Way

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2598 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Dorrance Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Dorrance Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Providence.

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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.4 mi · 48%
Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
17.7 mi · 9%
I 90 East
15.6 mi · 8%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 4%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

93.4 mi · 01h 48m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
01h 58m from Saratoga Springs
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs to Providence?

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 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 96.3 miles from Saratoga Springs and 96.4 miles from Providence.

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 43.7 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saratoga Springs and Mostly Clear near Providence.

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 Saratoga Springs and Providence. Straight-line distance: 148.94 mi (239.7 km).

Saratoga Springs

#1 Saratoga Springs

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

Population28,287
Coordinates43.0831300, -73.7845700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Providence

#2 Providence

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

Population179,270
Coordinates41.8239900, -71.4128300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Saratoga Springs (-73.78457, 43.08313)
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.52
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.26 $54.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.47 $60.94
Premium $4.86 $33.05 $66.11
Diesel $4.69 $31.92 $63.84

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 New York · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga Springs and Providence. The current time is 08:00:39.

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.