How far is Pawtucket, RI from Valley Falls, RI?

The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
2.42 mi
00h 09m
Flight
1.98 mi
3.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.98 mi
Kilometers
3.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.42 mi
Kilometers
3.9 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 7:08 PM EDT
Return by in Pawtucket
Mon, Jun 1, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawtucket
2026-06-01T18:59
Arrive Valley Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 7:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pawtucket
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
Central Falls
RI

City in Rhode Island

From Pawtucket
1.2 mi
00h 04m
To Valley Falls
1.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pawtucket Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
46°F
Tonight
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and Valley Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Avenue

    132 m · 15 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    1099 ft · 29 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Street

    644 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    135 m · 12 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket 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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
1.96 mi · 81%
Exchange Street
0.21 mi · 9%
Church Street
0.12 mi · 5%
High Street
0.08 mi · 3%
Roosevelt Avenue
0.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

1.96 mi · 00h 03m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Falls
00h 04m from Pawtucket
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket to Valley Falls?

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Pawtucket and 1.2 miles from Valley Falls.

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

The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.32 one way or $0.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Pawtucket and Sunny near Valley Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Central Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central Falls, 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 Central Falls.

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

43 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 1.98 mi (3.19 km).

Pawtucket

#1 Pawtucket

The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Valley Falls

#2 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Roosevelt Avenue (-71.382625, 41.878726)
End: High Street (-71.390599, 41.906772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.32 L · about $0.32
Round trip
$0.63
0.16 gal · 0.64 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.32 $0.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.36 $0.71
Premium $4.86 $0.39 $0.78
Diesel $6.00 $0.48 $0.96

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawtucket and Valley Falls. The current time is 18:59:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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