How far am I from the Rhode Island border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Rhode Island: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Connecticut and Massachusetts or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Rhode Island?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Rhode Island already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Rhode Island?
Rhode Island borders Connecticut and Massachusetts. Rhode Island is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Rhode Island
- Neighbouring states
How far Rhode Island's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | Massachusetts | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) |
| Cranston | Massachusetts | 5.1 miles (8.3 km) |
| Warwick | Massachusetts | 7.2 miles (12 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Rhode Island border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Rhode Island, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Rhode Island?
Rhode Island borders Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Rhode Island?
The calculator says you are inside Rhode Island and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.