How far is North Scituate, RI from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Central Falls.
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Start on East Road
12 m · 3 sec · East Road
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Continue on West Greenville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Smith Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Smith Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike
3.6 mi · 6 min · Putnam Pike
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Continue on Smith Street
615 ft · 13 sec · Smith Street
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Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1 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 Scituate 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.
Mineral Spring Avenue
Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue
4.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from North Scituate and 13.7 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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 Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 10.83 mi (17.43 km).
#1 North Scituate
Census designated place in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,171 |
| Coordinates | 41.8317700, -71.5872900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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