How far is New Shoreham, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from New Shoreham, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Shoreham and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Shoreham and Central Falls.
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Start on Water Street
40 m · 4 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward High Street
13 m · 1 sec · High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto High Street
78 m · 17 sec · High Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
150 m · 39 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 55 min · Point Judith – Block Island
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Continue straight
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Great Island Road
654 ft · 11 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn left onto Sand Hill Cove Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Sand Hill Cove Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Galilee Connector Road
1826 ft · 32 sec · Galilee Connector Road
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Turn right onto Great Island Road
116 m · 8 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Galilee Escape Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Point Judith Road
4 mi · 6 min · Point Judith Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
689 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
555 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
789 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
1005 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Thurston Street
629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street
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Turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hunt Street
579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street
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Turn right onto Dexter Street
1077 ft · 26 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 New Shoreham 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.
Point Judith – Block Island
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely leaving New Shoreham and Light Rain near Central Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Shoreham to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from New Shoreham and 29.3 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely around New Shoreham and Light Rain near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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 Kingstown.
Kingston station
Providence station
Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Shoreham and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 km).
#1 New Shoreham
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.1723300, -71.5578300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| Premium | $5.13 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
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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