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

The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Bradford, RI is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
48.33 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.35 mi
61.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.35 mi
Kilometers
61.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.33 mi
Kilometers
77.78 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Central Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Falls
2026-04-15T02:49
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Falls
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 Central Falls
24.2 mi
00h 32m
To Bradford
24.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Bradford Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    21 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hedley Avenue

    1936 ft · 55 sec · Hedley Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street

    849 ft · 19 sec · Dexter Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Hunt Street

    579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ashaway Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road

    1633 ft · 33 sec · Alton Bradford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    2371 ft · 48 sec · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1798 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Red Barn Drive

    722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue

    122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Shetland Drive

    149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
40.9 mi · 85%
Ashaway Road
2.31 mi · 5%
High Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.19 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Hedley Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 32m from Central Falls
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central Falls and Partly Sunny near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 24.2 miles from Central Falls and 24.2 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central Falls and Partly Sunny near Bradford.

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 Central Falls and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 38.35 mi (61.72 km).

Central Falls

#1 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bradford

Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3989900, -71.7370100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Falls (-71.39228, 41.89066)
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Falls and Bradford. The current time is 02:49:45.

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.