How far is North Kingstown, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from North Kingstown, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Kingstown and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown and Central Falls.
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Start on the route
111 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Tower Hill Road
1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right onto West Allenton Road
2525 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road
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Turn right onto Col Rodman Highway
9.5 mi · 12 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 North Kingstown 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.
I 95 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence
9.54 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from North Kingstown and 15.2 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Kingstown and Patchy Fog near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Warwick
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 Warwick.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Kingstown and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 23.84 mi (38.36 km).
#1 North Kingstown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 26,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.5501000, -71.4661700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
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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