How far is Central Falls, RI from Woonsocket, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and Woonsocket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and Woonsocket.
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Start on Washington Street
1386 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hunt Street
2042 ft · 48 sec · Hunt Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Mendon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Cumberland Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Hill Road
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Turn left onto Hamlet Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hamlet Avenue
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Continue on Court Street
1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street
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Continue on High Street
153 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left
84 m · 20 sec
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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 Woonsocket.
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.
Mendon Road
Continue on Mendon Road
4.42 mi · 00h 07m
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 Woonsocket?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Central Falls and 7 miles from Woonsocket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Cumberland
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 Cumberland.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.07 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woonsocket
The second-largest city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 41,545 |
| Coordinates | 42.0028800, -71.5147800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.51457, 42.003125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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