how far is rhode island from new york

The distance from Rhode Island to New York City is approximately 233 kilometers (145 miles) by air travel, which is the shortest distance between the two locations. The driving distance is about 167 to 179 miles, depending on the route taken, with an estimated driving time of around 3 to 3.5 hours. Travel by train or bus typically takes about 3 to 3.5 hours as well. Flights between Rhode Island's Providence airport and New York airports usually take under an hour for the flight segment alone.