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Rhode Island is geographically located in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the smallest state by land area in the country and is bordered by four other states:
- Massachusetts to the north and east
- Connecticut to the west
- New York to the northwest across the Long Island Sound
- The Atlantic Ocean to the south
Rhode Island also has a small share of coastline on Block Island Sound, which separates the state from the mainland of the United States.
Relative Location - Other Notable Places
In addition to its neighboring states, Rhode Island also has several notable places located nearby:
- New York City is approximately 175 miles (282 kilometers) southwest of Providence, Rhode Island.
- Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Providence.
- Cape Cod, Massachusetts is approximately 70 miles (113 kilometers) east of Providence.
- The Hamptons, New York is approximately 150 miles (241 kilometers) west of Providence.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is approximately 200 miles (322 kilometers) southwest of Providence.