How far is Central Falls, RI from West Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and West Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and West Warwick.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 117 West: West Warwick
2171 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Centerville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road
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Continue on Legris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Falls and West Warwick.
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
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 West Warwick?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 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?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Central Falls and 9 miles from West Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 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 West Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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 Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.08 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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