How far is Central Falls, RI from East Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to East Providence, RI is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and East Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and East Providence.
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Start on Washington Street
594 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1536 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street
1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
1.3 km · 1 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue
1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Turn right onto Warren Avenue
3197 ft · 1 min · Warren Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Falls and East Providence.
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
2.01 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to East Providence?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Pawtucket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Central Falls and 5.1 miles from East Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Pawtucket
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 Pawtucket.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 5.44 mi (8.75 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
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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