How far is Central Falls, RI from Pawtucket, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Pawtucket, RI is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1 miles (1.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and Pawtucket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and Pawtucket.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1144 ft · 35 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
132 m · 7 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Falls and Pawtucket.
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.
Broad Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
0.91 mi · 00h 01m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to Pawtucket?
The road trip is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.8 miles from Central Falls and 0.7 miles from Pawtucket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1 miles (1.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.24 one way or $0.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls
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 Valley Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Pawtucket. Straight-line distance: 0.96 mi (1.55 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pawtucket
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 71,710 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787100, -71.3825600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $0.24 | $0.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.27 | $0.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.29 | $0.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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