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Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Buffalo to Providence. If you're planning a road trip to Providence, you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between Buffalo and Providence. Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between Buffalo and Providence. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Buffalo
drive for about 1 hour
11:13 am Rochester (New York)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:13 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:34 pm Syracuse (New York)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:34 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:11 pm Cooperstown
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from Cooperstown
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:32 am Albany (New York)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:32 pm
drive for about 45 minutes
1:17 pm Stockbridge (Massachusetts)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:17 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:42 pm Old Sturbridge Village (Massachusetts)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:42 pm
drive for about 57 minutes
5:39 pm arrive in Providence
eat at Trinity Brewhouse
day 2 driving ≈ 4.5 hours
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Your starting point is Buffalo, New York.
You can enter an exact street address if you want to get precise directions, but this is optional.
Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Rochester (New York) (9 answers)
Eastman School of Music (2 mentions)
restaurants around Rochester (New York):
The Revelry
questions about Rochester (New York):
Newer restaurants, bars, and things to see
Best free things to do in Rochester (New York)?
Syracuse (New York) (12 answers)
Cooperstown (6 answers)
Albany (New York) (9 answers)
questions about Albany (New York):
Leaving Albany, NY for 6 days, north or south?
Stockbridge (Massachusetts) (4 answers)
Old Sturbridge Village (Massachusetts) (4 mentions)
Your final destination is Providence, Rhode Island.
You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Trinity Brewhouse, which was mentioned 4 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Providence. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Tiffany from Corvallis asked:
What should I do/see/eat in and around Providence in 48-72 hours? (10 answers)
Lacy from Fredericksburg, Virginia asked:
Best dinner in Providence—that also has a great atmosphere? (4 answers)
Chuck from Oakdale (Minnesota) asked:
Best lobster spot in Providence? (1 answer)
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Providence? (1 answer)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Providence to Buffalo drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Buffalo to Providence. Or get a full Buffalo to Providence flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Buffalo well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Buffalo!
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