How far is Portsmouth, RI from Valley Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Valley Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Valley Falls.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Freeborn Street
131 m · 22 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn left onto East Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Boyds Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road
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Continue on Hope Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside
688 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Road
1 km · 58 sec · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road
531 ft · 9 sec · County Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Road
667 ft · 11 sec · County Road
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Continue on Willett Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue
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Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on School Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
69 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
131 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
86 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street
906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on 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 Portsmouth 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.
Hope Street
Continue on Hope Street
3.83 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Valley Falls?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Portsmouth and 24.2 miles from Valley Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portsmouth and Sunny near Valley Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.8 km).
#1 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
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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