Day trip from Boston to Providence
Providence lies 66 km (41 mi) south-west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 66 km (41 mi) apart, Providence is a realistic day trip from Boston: about 1 h 5 min each way by road.
Open Providence in Google Maps
| Boston | Providence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 190,934 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | -17 m (-56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 02901–02940 |
What to see in Providence
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams National Memorial | 13,971 | 2020 |
The busiest is Roger Williams National Memorial at 13,971 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Providence
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Staying in Providence
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Common questions
How far is Providence from Boston?
66 km (41 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Boston; by road roughly 81 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Providence 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 Boston and Providence?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.