How far is Bristol, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Bristol, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Central Falls.
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Start on the route
92 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Metacom Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
1930 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on 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 Bristol 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.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
3.78 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol 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 Bristol to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Bristol and 14.4 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 16.12 mi (25.95 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
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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