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Newark to Providence by train

Providence lies 260 km (162 mi) north-east of Newark, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 31 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 318 km (197 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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NewarkProvidence
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population281,944190,934
Elevation22 m (72 ft)-17 m (-56 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordNewark Penn Station, Roseville Avenue, Newark Broad Street StationProvidence station, Union Station
Postal codes07101–0719902901–02940

Where to book trains from Newark to Providence

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Common questions

How far is Providence from Newark?

260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Newark; by road roughly 318 km (197 mi).

How long does it take to get from Newark to Providence by train?

About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Newark and Providence?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.