How far is Newport, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Newport, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Central Falls.
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Start on Court House Street
62 m · 9 sec · Court House Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
1892 ft · 48 sec · Farewell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Street
1390 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on JT Connell Highway
1441 ft · 49 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
2030 ft · 35 sec · 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 Newport and Central Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Col Rodman Highway
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport and Patchy Fog near Central Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Newport and 20.6 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newport and Patchy Fog near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich.
Providence station
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Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 27.98 mi (45.03 km).
#1 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 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 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
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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