How far is Harrisville, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Harrisville, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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.
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisville and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisville and Central Falls.
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Start on Steere Street
14 m · 8 sec · Steere Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Broncos Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Broncos Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South: Providence
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 123: Breakneck Hill Road
1413 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Jenckes Hill Road
155 m · 12 sec · Jenckes Hill Road
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Continue on Breakneck Hill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Breakneck Hill Road
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Continue on Great Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Great Road
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Continue on Great Road
1352 ft · 27 sec · Great Road
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Continue on Smithfield Avenue
3160 ft · 1 min · Smithfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Walker Street
2129 ft · 37 sec · Walker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lonsdale Avenue
1667 ft · 28 sec · Lonsdale Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Dexter Street
1847 ft · 41 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left onto Cowden Street
1902 ft · 58 sec · Cowden Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisville and Central 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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
5.13 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Harrisville and Sunny near Central Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisville to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Harrisville and 10.6 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Harrisville and Sunny near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near North Smithfield
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 Smithfield.
Providence station
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisville and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).
#1 Harrisville
Located in the northwestern corner of Providence County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet above sea level, this census-designated place is a historic village within the town of Burrillville.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9656500, -71.6745100 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
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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