Distance from San Diego to Providence by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Providence (RI) is 2561 miles or 4122 kilometers or 2224 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Providence is 2994 miles (4819 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 433 miles or 697 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Providence, RI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Providence is 2561 miles or 4122 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Providence, is Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD).

What is the average flight time from San Diego to Providence?

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Providence, RI is 5 hours 53 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Providence Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Providence, RI
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Providence, RI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Providence, Rhode Island is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Providence, RI

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Providence, Rhode Island is 2994 miles or 4819 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Providence, RI is 2994 miles or 4819 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Providence, Rhode Island.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Providence, Rhode Island is approximately 2994 miles (4819 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 54 to 55 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Providence, RI

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Providence, RI?
The total driving time is 54 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Providence take?
San Diego and Providence are 54 hours 10 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Providence

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Providence (RI) is 3 Hours.
Providence time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Providence
2025-12-15, 17:57:16 PST2025-12-15, 20:57:16 EST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Providence Rhode Island, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Providence, RI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2994 mi 4819 km 2599.99 nmi
Straight line distance 2561 mi 4122 km 2224 nmi
Difference 433 mi 697 km 375 nmi

San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Providence Details

Providence is located in Rhode Island, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 49' 26.4'' Longitude: W 71° 24' 46.2''
Latitude41.82399
Longitude-71.41283
StateRhode Island
Nearest airports to Providence

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Providence, RI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 100 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 75 hours 17 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 66 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 60 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 54 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 50 hours 11 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 46 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 43 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 40 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 37 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 35 hours 26 minutes