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

The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Warwick, RI is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.35 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.22 mi
21.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.93 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Central Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Falls
2026-04-17T09:33
Arrive Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Central Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Central Falls
7.8 mi
00h 15m
To Warwick
9.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Thurbers Avenue

    597 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence

    80 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Thurbers Avenue

    570 ft · 19 sec · Thurbers Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    98 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Allens Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Allens Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Narragansett Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    2126 ft · 40 sec · Norwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Warwick Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sandy Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sandy Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Frawley Street

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Frawley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
5.46 mi · 31%
Warwick Avenue
4.72 mi · 27%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.19 mi · 7%
Narragansett Boulevard
0.82 mi · 5%
Sandy Lane
0.79 mi · 5%
Allens Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

5.26 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 15m from Central Falls
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Central Falls and 9.6 miles from Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Warwick. Straight-line distance: 13.22 mi (21.28 km).

Central Falls

#1 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Warwick

#2 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)
End: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.86 $2.96 $5.93
Diesel $6.00 $3.66 $7.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Falls and Warwick. The current time is 09:33:46.

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.