How far is Central Falls, RI from North Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to North Providence, RI is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and North Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and North Providence.
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Start on Washington Street
21 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Hedley Avenue
1936 ft · 55 sec · Hedley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
849 ft · 19 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left onto West Hunt Street
579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Smithfield Road
100 m · 7 sec · Smithfield Road
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Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
3129 ft · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street
15 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
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Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
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Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Falls and North 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.
Mineral Spring Avenue
Turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue
3.47 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Central Falls and Partly Sunny near North Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to North Providence?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 miles from Central Falls and 3.6 miles from North Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Central Falls and Partly Sunny near North 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 North Providence. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.6 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Providence
Town in Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 32,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.8501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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