Flight Time from Providence to South Boston
The flight from Providence to South Boston covers about 40 mi and takes roughly 34 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Providence and South Boston are about 40 mi (64 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 52 mi (83 km), a drive of about 1 hr 11 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 40 mi / 64 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 52 mi / 83 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 11 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $6 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.079, -71.232 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Providence to South Boston is about 40 mi (64 km) in a straight line, and roughly 52 mi (83 km) by road.