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Distance from Providence, RI to SAN Airport

Distance

3,003 mi

Time

2 days 6 hours

Gas Cost

$302 - $588

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There are 2,562.19 miles from Providence to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in southwest direction and 3,003 miles (4,832.86 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Providence and SAN Airport are 2 days 6 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Providence, RI to SAN Airport. The halfway point is Peoria, OK.

Please note the time difference between Providence, RI and SAN Airport is 3 hours. The current time in Providence is 6:52 am and the current time in SAN Airport is 3:52 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Providence, RI

Planning on renting a car to go from Providence, RI to SAN Airport? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Providence, RI

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 120.59 gallons of gas to cover the route between Providence, RI and SAN Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Providence to SAN Airport is $424.97.

During the route, an average car will release 2,362.66 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 SAN Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Providence, RI and SAN Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 36.928047 and -94.665016, or 36º 55' 40.9692" N, 94º 39' 54.0576" W. This location is 1,501.39 miles away from Providence, RI and SAN Airport and it would take approximately 1 day 3 hours to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Peoria, OK, situated 1,450 miles from Providence, RI and 1,557 miles from SAN Airport. It would take 22 hours 30 mins to go from Providence to Peoria and 22 hours 14 mins to go from SAN to Peoria.