How far is North Scituate, RI from Valley Falls, RI?

The driving distance from North Scituate, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.31 mi
00h 28m
Flight
11.37 mi
18.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.37 mi
Kilometers
18.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in North Scituate
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Scituate
2026-10-15T18:32
Arrive Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Scituate
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From North Scituate
7.4 mi
00h 14m
To Valley Falls
12.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Scituate Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Smithfield as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Valley Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Valley Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Road

    12 m · 3 sec · East Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Greenville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Greenville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Smith Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Smith Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Putnam Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Smith Street

    615 ft · 13 sec · Smith Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Smithfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Smithfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Walker Street

    2129 ft · 43 sec · Walker Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Lonsdale Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lonsdale Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John Street

    2886 ft · 54 sec · John Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    29 m · 8 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Church Street

    644 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto High Street

    135 m · 12 sec · High Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Scituate and Valley Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mineral Spring Avenue
3.8 mi · 19%
Putnam Pike
3.6 mi · 18%
West Greenville Road
2.34 mi · 12%
Smithfield Avenue
1.5 mi · 7%
Smith Avenue
1.37 mi · 7%
Lonsdale Avenue
0.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mineral Spring Avenue

Turn left onto Mineral Spring Avenue

3.8 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 14m from North Scituate
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Scituate and Sunny near Valley Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to Valley Falls?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 7.4 miles from North Scituate and 12.9 miles from Valley Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Scituate and Sunny near Valley Falls.

Stop Ideas Near North Providence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Providence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Providence.

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.37 mi (18.3 km).

North Scituate

#1 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Valley Falls

#2 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: East Road (-71.587323, 41.831772)
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.16
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $3.08 $6.16
Mid-grade $5.03 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $5.43 $3.91 $7.81
Diesel $6.33 $4.56 $9.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Scituate and Valley Falls. The current time is 18:32:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.