Cities Near Providence
Cities near Providence, Rhode Island: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Warwick, Fall River, Taunton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Providence, Rhode Island is Warwick, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick | 9 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fall River | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Taunton | 17 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brockton | 27 mi / 44 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| New Bedford | 28 mi / 45 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Framingham | 31 mi / 51 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Worcester | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Quincy | 36 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newton | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Boston | 41 mi / 66 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Providence
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Warwick, Fall River, Taunton, Brockton, New Bedford. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Providence include Warwick, Fall River, Taunton, Brockton, New Bedford. The closest is Warwick, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.