There are
2,986 mi
from San Clemente, CA to Providence, RI
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 5 hours to go from San Clemente, California to Providence, Rhode Island.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Clemente, CA to Providence, RI) is 2,561.81 mi.
2,986 mi = 4,805.92 kms