How far is Central Falls, RI from Westport, MA?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Westport, MA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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 Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and Westport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and Westport.
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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 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street
1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
1.3 km · 1 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue
1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Turn right onto Warren Avenue
1847 ft · 39 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto South County Street
23 m · 4 sec · South County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Old County Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Continue on Old Westport Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Falls and Westport.
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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Central Falls and Sunny near Westport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to Westport?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Central Falls and 15.9 miles from Westport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central Falls and Sunny near Westport.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Westport. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.28 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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