How far is Providence, RI from Portsmouth, RI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Providence and Portsmouth is 17.46 miles (28.1 km).
Flight distance from Providence, RI to Portsmouth, RI is 17.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Providence, Rhode Island to Portsmouth, Rhode Island is: 29.07 miles (46.78 km) by car.
Driving from Providence to Portsmouth will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island. It is located on the Providence River in the northeastern part of the state. Providence is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Providence Athenaeum and the RISD Museum.
| Population | 179270 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°49'26"N 71°24'46"W |
| Latitude | 41.8239900 |
| Longitude | -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17108 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°36'8"N 71°15'1"W |
| Latitude | 41.6023200 |
| Longitude | -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Portsmouth: Freeborn Street (-71.250436,41.602105)
Estimated Travel Time Between Providence and Portsmouth
The distance between Providence and Portsmouth is 47 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Providence and Portsmouth. The current time is 21:46:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.88 liters (1.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Providence and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Providence to Portsmouth is $3.62 (diesel $4.61).
Rhode Island gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $4.17 | $4.5 | $4.5 |
| Total | $3.62 | $4.28 | $4.62 | $4.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Rhode Island ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.526 (Diesel $4.497) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Providence and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Greenville, RI to Providence 11.82 miles (19 km)
Driving distance from Kingston, RI to Providence 30.07 miles (48 km)
