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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.09 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.5 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Falls
Sat, Apr 25, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Sat, Apr 25, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-25T14:19
Arrive Central Falls
Sat, Apr 25, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Barrington
6.8 mi
00h 12m
To Central Falls
10.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barrington Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside

    688 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km · 58 sec · County Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · County Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft · 11 sec · County Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on School Street

    1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    69 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    86 m · 6 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cowden Street

    1284 ft · 37 sec · Cowden Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawtucket Avenue
6.14 mi · 36%
County Road
2.29 mi · 13%
Willett Avenue
1.84 mi · 11%
Prospect Street
1.33 mi · 8%
Broad Street
0.8 mi · 5%
Cowden Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 12m from Barrington
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Providence, 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 East Providence.

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.06 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population16,015
Coordinates41.7406600, -71.3086600
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Central Falls

#2 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road (-71.308816, 41.740554)
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Central Falls. The current time is 14:19:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.