How far is Ashaway, RI from Central Falls, RI?

The driving distance from Ashaway, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.11 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.14 mi
61.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.14 mi
Kilometers
61.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.6 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Ashaway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashaway
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Central Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashaway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Ashaway
21.9 mi
00h 26m
To Central Falls
23.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ashaway Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashaway and Central Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway and Central Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashaway Road

    42 m · 5 sec · Ashaway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    789 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street

    1005 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Thurston Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dexter Street

    1077 ft · 26 sec · Dexter Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cowden Street

    1902 ft · 58 sec · Cowden Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashaway and Central Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
39.2 mi · 87%
Main Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.42 mi · 3%
RI 146 North
0.7 mi · 2%
Cowden Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Dexter Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 26m from Ashaway
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashaway and Partly Sunny near Central Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashaway to Central Falls?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Ashaway and 23.2 miles from Central Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashaway and Partly Sunny near Central Falls.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashaway and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 38.14 mi (61.38 km).

Ashaway

#1 Ashaway

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population1,485
Coordinates41.4234300, -71.7856200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Central Falls

#2 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashaway Road (-71.785746, 41.423337)
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashaway and Central Falls. The current time is 03:20:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.