How far is Barrington, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Barrington, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Central Falls.
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Start on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
688 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Road
1 km · 58 sec · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road
531 ft · 9 sec · County Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Road
667 ft · 11 sec · County Road
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Continue on Willett Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue
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Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on School Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
69 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
131 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
86 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street
906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Cowden Street
1284 ft · 37 sec · Cowden Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Central Falls.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pawtucket Avenue
Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
3.1 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Barrington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Central Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Barrington and 10.3 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Barrington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near East Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).
#1 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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