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

The driving distance from Harrisville, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
21.31 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.15 mi
24.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.15 mi
Kilometers
24.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.29 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisville
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrisville
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
North Smithfield
RI

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

From Harrisville
9.9 mi
00h 16m
To Valley Falls
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steere Street

    14 m · 8 sec · Steere Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broncos Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Broncos Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Victory Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Victory Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South: Providence

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 116: Lincoln, Smithfield

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto RI 116 North: Cumberland

    69 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto George Washington Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    644 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    135 m · 12 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Smithfield Expressway
3.94 mi · 18%
Broncos Highway
2.89 mi · 14%
Victory Highway
2.75 mi · 13%
Mendon Road
2.16 mi · 10%
George Washington Highway
2.02 mi · 9%
East Avenue
1.71 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Smithfield Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway

3.94 mi · 00h 05m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Smithfield
00h 16m from Harrisville
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Harrisville 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 Harrisville to Valley Falls?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.9 miles from Harrisville and 11.4 miles from Valley Falls.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Smithfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Smithfield, 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 North Smithfield.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisville and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.15 mi (24.38 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates41.9656500, -71.6745100
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Valley Falls

#2 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Steere Street (-71.674294, 41.965645)
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $5.03 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $5.43 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $6.33 $4.75 $9.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisville and Valley Falls. The current time is 16:45:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.