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

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
41.77 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.47 mi
40.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.47 mi
Kilometers
40.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.77 mi
Kilometers
67.22 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-10-15T13:03
Arrive Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Barrington
RI

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Middletown
15.1 mi
00h 26m
To Valley Falls
26.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55ยฐF
Overnight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N
Destination
62ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m ยท 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.3 mi ยท 9 min ยท West Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft ยท 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    1.4 km ยท 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Bristol Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Mount Hope Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft ยท 16 sec ยท Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hope Street

    3.8 mi ยท 6 min ยท Hope Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท County Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft ยท 12 sec ยท Wampanoag Trail

  13. 13

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

    688 ft ยท 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km ยท 58 sec ยท County Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft ยท 9 sec ยท County Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft ยท 11 sec ยท County Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท Willett Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Pawtucket Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    3.1 mi ยท 5 min ยท Pawtucket Avenue

  20. 20

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

    2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Pawtucket Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Continue on School Street

    1123 ft ยท 19 sec ยท School Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    69 m ยท 4 sec ยท Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    131 m ยท 13 sec ยท Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto High Street

    86 m ยท 6 sec ยท High Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street

    906 ft ยท 20 sec ยท Summer Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Broad Street

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Church Street

    644 ft ยท 16 sec ยท Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto High Street

    135 m ยท 12 sec ยท High Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawtucket Avenue
6.14 mi ยท 15%
West Main Road
4.26 mi ยท 10%
Hope Street
3.83 mi ยท 9%
County Road
3.47 mi ยท 8%
Main Street
2 mi ยท 5%
Broad Street
1.97 mi ยท 5%
Longest Stretch

West Main Road

Turn right onto West Main Road

4.26 mi ยท 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 26m from Middletown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Valley Falls?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Middletown and 26.7 miles from Valley Falls.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

13 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

59 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 25.47 mi (40.99 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

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

#2 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L ยท about $6.28
Round trip
$12.57
2.94 gal ยท 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $6.28 $12.57
Mid-grade $5.03 $7.39 $14.78
Premium $5.43 $7.97 $15.95
Diesel $6.33 $9.30 $18.60

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Valley Falls. The current time is 13:03:39.

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.