Day trip from Providence to Cambridge
Cambridge lies 66 km (41 mi) north of Providence, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 66 km (41 mi) apart, Cambridge is a realistic day trip from Providence: about 1 h 5 min each way by road.
| Providence | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 190,934 | 110,402 |
| Elevation | -17 m (-56 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02901–02940 | 02138–02238 |
What to see in Cambridge
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Public Library | 960,423 | 2016 |
| Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site | 0 | 2000 |
The busiest is Cambridge Public Library at 960,423 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Cambridge
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Staying in Cambridge
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Providence?
66 km (41 mi) in a straight line, north of Providence; by road roughly 81 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Providence to Cambridge by road?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Providence and Cambridge?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.