Distance from Rhode Island to Valley Stream, NY: ~142 Miles

The highway distance from Rhode Island (state) to Valley Stream, NY (Nassau County, Long Island) is approximately 142.5 miles (229 km).

Typical Route

• From Providence, RI: I-95 S → I-295 S (bypass) → I-95 S (George Washington Bridge) → Cross Bronx Expy → I-678 S (Whitestone) → I-295 E (Clearview) → I-495 E (LIE) → Exit 15A Valley Stream.
• Time: 2 hr 30 min – 3 hr 30 min (highly traffic-dependent).
• Tolls: GW Bridge ($16+), Whitestone ($6.94), possible NY congestion pricing.

Alternatives

• Ferry + LIRR: Providence → Newport → (seasonal ferry) → New London → train → NYC → LIRR Far Rockaway branch → Valley Stream. ~4–5 hr.
• Train only: Providence → Boston → NYC (Acela/Northeast Regional) → Penn Station → LIRR. ~4 hr.

Note

“Rhode Island” is a state—distance varies by departure point (Westerly = 115 mi; Woonsocket = 155 mi). Valley Stream is a village in the Town of Hempstead.