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Distance from Providence, RI to Alma, WV

Distance

638 mi

Time

12 hours 47 mins

Gas Cost

$64 - $125

There are 520.93 miles from Providence to Alma in southwest direction and 638 miles (1,026.76 kilometers) by car, following the US-40 route.

Providence and Alma are 12 hours 47 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Providence, RI to Alma, WV. The halfway point is Strausstown, PA.

Providence, RI and Alma, WV are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 3:43 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Providence, RI

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 25.61 gallons of gas to cover the route between Providence, RI and Alma, WV.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Providence to Alma is $90.25.

During the route, an average car will release 501.75 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.52 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Providence, RI and Alma, WV

If you want to meet halfway between Providence, RI and Alma, WV or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.505615 and -76.220833, or 40º 30' 20.214" N, 76º 13' 14.9988" W. This location is 318.84 miles away from Providence, RI and Alma, WV and it would take approximately 6 hours 23 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Strausstown, PA, situated 308 miles from Providence, RI and 329 miles from Alma, WV. It would take 5 hours 18 mins to go from Providence to Strausstown and 5 hours 15 mins to go from Alma to Strausstown.