Rhode Island road trips
Best Road Trips in Rhode Island
20 popular Rhode Island drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.25/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Rhode Island Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Rhode Island routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Rhode Island road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Rhode Island metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.25/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.25/gal Rhode Island regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Rhode Island origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Providence → Miami
The headline Rhode Island road trip — 1436 miles, about 23.2 hours of driving and roughly $167 in gas at $3.25/gal.
More top Rhode Island drives (19)
Pittsburgh → Providence
539 mi · ~8.7 h · ~$63 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Providence
458 mi · ~7.4 h · ~$53 gas
Open tripWashington → Providence
422 mi · ~6.8 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripRochester → Providence
388 mi · ~6.3 h · ~$45 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Providence
382 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$44 gas
Open tripProvidence → Harrisburg
359 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripProvidence → Wilmington
307 mi · ~5.0 h · ~$36 gas
Open tripProvidence → Syracuse
302 mi · ~4.9 h · ~$35 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Providence
277 mi · ~4.5 h · ~$32 gas
Open tripProvidence → Atlantic City
274 mi · ~4.4 h · ~$32 gas
Open tripProvidence → Scranton
261 mi · ~4.2 h · ~$30 gas
Open tripProvidence → Burlington
242 mi · ~3.9 h · ~$28 gas
Open tripProvidence → Newark
191 mi · ~3.1 h · ~$22 gas
Open tripNew York → Providence
183 mi · ~3.0 h · ~$21 gas
Open tripProvidence → Portland
165 mi · ~2.7 h · ~$19 gas
Open tripAlbany → Providence
157 mi · ~2.5 h · ~$18 gas
Open tripProvidence → Manchester
95 mi · ~1.5 h · ~$11 gas
Open tripHartford → Providence
77 mi · ~1.2 h · ~$9 gas
Open tripBoston → Providence
49 mi · ~0.8 h · ~$6 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Rhode Island
Top Rhode Island road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.25/gal.
Cheapest Rhode Island road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Rhode Island.
Long-distance road trips from Rhode Island
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Rhode Island — Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire.
Gas prices in Rhode Island
Estimated regular at $3.25/gal · premium $3.95 · diesel $3.85.
Best vehicles for Rhode Island drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Rhode Island
Daily driving cost estimates for major Rhode Island-area cities.
EV vs gas in Rhode Island
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Rhode Island trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Rhode Island road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Rhode Island. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Rhode Island road trip cost in fuel?
At Rhode Island's estimated $3.25/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.61 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Rhode Island EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Rhode Island routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.