How far is Foster, RI from Valley Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Foster, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Foster and Valley Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster and Valley Falls.
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Start on Hartford Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Hartford Pike
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Turn left onto West Greenville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Smith Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Smith Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Smith Street
615 ft · 13 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Smithfield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Smithfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Walker Street
2129 ft · 43 sec · Walker Street
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Lonsdale Avenue
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Turn right onto John Street
2886 ft · 54 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
29 m · 8 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
644 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto High Street
135 m · 12 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Foster and Valley Falls.
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.
Hartford Pike
Start on Hartford Pike
9.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Foster 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 Foster to Valley Falls?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
North Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Foster and 17.6 miles from Valley Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Foster and Sunny near Valley Falls.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 North Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foster and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (30.99 km).
#1 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,547 |
| Coordinates | 41.9067700, -71.3906100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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