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

The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Kingston, RI is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.75 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.14 mi
46.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.14 mi
Kilometers
46.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.93 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Sat, May 30, 3:11 PM EDT
Return by in Central Falls
Sat, May 30, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Falls
2026-05-30T14:24
Arrive Kingston
Sat, May 30, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Central Falls
17.4 mi
00h 23m
To Kingston
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 29 mph NW
Destination
Kingston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Saturday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mooresfield Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kingstown Road

    146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old North Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
16.2 mi · 47%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 29%
Mooresfield Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 9%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.19 mi · 3%
Hedley Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 23m from Central Falls
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Central Falls and Chance Light Rain near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Central Falls and 17.3 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Central Falls and Chance Light Rain near Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 29.14 mi (46.89 km).

Central Falls

#1 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

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

Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4803800, -71.5225600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Falls and Kingston. The current time is 14:24:43.

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.