How far is Cranston, RI from Valley Falls, RI?

The driving distance from Cranston, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
13.43 mi
00h 24m
Flight
9.1 mi
14.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.1 mi
Kilometers
14.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.43 mi
Kilometers
21.62 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 7:23 PM EDT
Return by in Cranston
Mon, Jun 1, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranston
2026-06-01T18:59
Arrive Valley Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cranston
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
Providence
RI

The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.

From Cranston
5.5 mi
00h 12m
To Valley Falls
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cranston Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Tonight
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and Valley Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and Valley Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pontiac Avenue

    2883 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward RI 10 North

    824 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Huntington Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on 6/10 Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · 6/10 Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    534 ft · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    789 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street

    1005 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Thurston Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    650 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Goff Avenue

    140 m · 11 sec · Goff Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    644 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street

    135 m · 12 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranston and Valley Falls.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
3.21 mi · 24%
Huntington Expressway
2.31 mi · 17%
Broad Street
1.97 mi · 15%
6/10 Connector
1.01 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.98 mi · 7%
Pontiac Avenue
0.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Huntington Expressway

Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway

2.31 mi · 00h 03m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
00h 12m from Cranston
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cranston and Sunny near Valley Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranston to Valley Falls?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Cranston and 8 miles from Valley Falls.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cranston and Sunny near Valley Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).

Cranston

#1 Cranston

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

Population81,142
Coordinates41.7798200, -71.4372800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Valley Falls

#2 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.71
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.85 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.09 $4.19
Premium $4.86 $2.28 $4.57
Diesel $6.00 $2.82 $5.64

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranston and Valley Falls. The current time is 18:59:18.

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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.