How far is Middletown, RI from Central Falls, RI?

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.4 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.4 mi
39.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.4 mi
Kilometers
39.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.4 mi
Kilometers
63.41 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Central Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren
RI

Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States

From Middletown
14.5 mi
00h 24m
To Central Falls
24.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Central Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Central Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hope Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside

    688 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km · 58 sec · County Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · County Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft · 11 sec · County Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Continue on School Street

    1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    69 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto High Street

    86 m · 6 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cowden Street

    1284 ft · 37 sec · Cowden Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Central 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawtucket Avenue
6.14 mi · 16%
West Main Road
4.26 mi · 11%
Hope Street
3.83 mi · 10%
County Road
3.47 mi · 9%
Main Street
2 mi · 5%
Willett Avenue
1.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Main Road

Turn right onto West Main Road

4.26 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 24m from Middletown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Central Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Central Falls?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Middletown and 24.9 miles from Central Falls.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Central Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

60 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 24.4 mi (39.26 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Central Falls

#2 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.20 $12.39
Premium $4.86 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $6.00 $8.34 $16.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Central Falls. The current time is 21:24:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.