How far is Newport, RI from Valley Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Newport, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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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Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Valley Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Valley Falls.
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Start on Court House Street
61 m · 11 sec · Court House Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
1895 ft · 50 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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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
650 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goff Avenue
140 m · 11 sec · Goff Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
644 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto High Street
135 m · 12 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Valley 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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Newport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Valley Falls?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 19.9 miles from Newport and 29.2 miles from Valley Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley 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
Kingston station
Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 29.07 mi (46.78 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 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,547 |
| Coordinates | 41.9067700, -71.3906100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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