How far is Central Falls, RI from Newport, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Newport, RI is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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 Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and Newport.
-
1
Start on Washington Street
21 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
-
2
Turn left onto Hedley Avenue
1936 ft · 55 sec · Hedley Avenue
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
849 ft · 19 sec · Dexter Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue
-
6
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
1021 ft · 25 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
16 mi · 22 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 min
-
9
Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
-
11
Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 12 min
-
13
Turn left onto JT Connell Connector
735 ft · 33 sec · JT Connell Connector
-
14
Turn left onto JT Connell Highway
1612 ft · 57 sec · JT Connell Highway
-
15
Continue on Farewell Street
1390 ft · 52 sec · Farewell Street
-
16
Continue on Farewell Street
526 ft · 11 sec · Farewell Street
-
17
Continue on Thames Street
1379 ft · 30 sec · Thames Street
-
18
Turn left onto Touro Street
687 ft · 26 sec · Touro Street
-
19
Turn left onto Court House Street
44 m · 6 sec · Court House Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court House Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Falls and Newport.
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 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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to Newport?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 19.7 miles from Central Falls and 19.1 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Newport. Straight-line distance: 27.98 mi (45.03 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.