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Providence Rhode Island Map

Explore Providence, Rhode Island, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Providence, Rhode Island

How to Use This Providence, Rhode Island Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Providence, Rhode Island. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Rhode Island or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Providence.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Providence
State	Rhode Island (RI)
County	Providence County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.823989
Longitude	-71.412834
Population	190,934
Density	4005.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	02903, 02901, 02902, 02904, 02905
Area Code	401
County Seat	Providence
School District	Providence School District

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About Providence, Rhode Island

Providence is a locality in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 190,934, Providence is a major urban centre in Rhode Island. The population density is 4005.2 people per km². Providence is located at 41.8240°N, 71.4128°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Providence is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 02903, 02901, 02902.

Providence reveals itself through the winding, industrious presence of the Woonasquatucket River, which cuts a rhythmic path toward the distant salt of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 2.3 miles west-northwest of East Providence, RI (from East Providence, RI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north-northeast of Cranston. The landscape here carries a certain weight of history, marked by the proximity of Twin Islands and the quiet, reflective surface of Blackstone Pond just a short distance away. While the horizon remains largely level, the distant silhouette of Beals Ledge offers a faint, jagged suggestion of height against the sky, grounding the local terrain. The air, especially as the light softens at dusk, holds a particular clarity that highlights the contrast between the urban stone and the wilder, wooded reaches of Rehoboth State Forest.

Roger Williams established Providence as a refuge for those seeking a different kind of freedom, planting the seeds of a settlement that would eventually thrive on the principles of tolerance and independence. Over the centuries, the original colonial footprints deepened into a complex network of streets and neighborhoods, each layer of growth mirroring the changing ambitions of its inhabitants. The spirit of those early days lingers in the architecture that climbs the hillsides, where the timber and brick of the past continue to stand alongside modern structures. This legacy of resilience remains a defining trait, as the people of Providence carry forward a tradition of self-reliance that was forged in the rugged, unyielding soil of the early colony.

Economic life in Providence hums with a persistent, adaptive energy, supported by an infrastructure that connects the center of the region to the broader world. Education serves as a cornerstone of this vitality, with world-class universities anchoring the intellectual life of the streets and providing a constant influx of new ideas and research. The industries here have shifted from the heavy manufacturing of the past toward specialized knowledge and design, reflecting a capacity for reinvention that keeps the local economy moving. Centered around the essential public space of Kennedy Plaza, the movement of people and resources creates a steady, reliable pulse that defines the daily rhythm of the workspace.

Culture in Providence manifests through a vibrant mix of academic rigor and creative expression, often spilling out into the streets during major annual festivals that draw crowds from far and wide. The city maintains a deep connection to its artistic heritage, fostering a professional environment where innovation is celebrated as much as tradition. Sports play a significant role in the social life of the residents, who rally behind their college teams with a fervor that matches the intensity of the changing seasons. From the nearby Pawtucket Falls to the quiet corners of the urban landscape, the area celebrates the well-known figures who once walked these paths, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence the character of the modern day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rhode Island State House (Landmark) — 0.0 mi, 275° W
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (Cathedral / Church) — 0.1 mi, 204° SW
WaterFire Providence (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 133° SE
Benefit Street (Historic Site) — 0.4 mi, 090° E
Lippitt House Museum (Historic Site) — 0.4 mi, 090° E
RISD Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 055° NE
Providence Athenaeum (Landmark) — 0.4 mi, 080° E
Brown University (Landmark) — 0.5 mi, 075° E
India Point Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 116° SE
Roger Williams Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.8 mi, 174° S
Soldiers and Sailors Monument (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 039° NE
"the Hiker" (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 043° NE
As220 (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 246° SW
Turk's Head (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 071° E
Waterplace Park (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 344° N
Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Theater (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 238° SW
Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 235° SW
Pell Chafee Performance Center (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 220° SW
Providence Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 249° W
The Nature Lab at Rhode Island School of Design (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 050° NE
Governor Stephen Hopkins House (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 076° E
Dodge House Gallery (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 042° NE
State House grounds (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 349° N
Southside Community Land Trust (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 198° S
India Point (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 118° SE
Davis Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 304° NW
State Pier 1 (State Park) — 1.2 mi, 156° SE

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