How far is Providence, RI from Valley Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Valley Falls, RI is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Valley Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Valley Falls.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
108 m · 16 sec · Francis Street
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Take the ramp left
17 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95
55 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston
2974 ft · 59 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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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
650 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Goff Avenue
140 m · 11 sec · Goff Avenue
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Turn left onto 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 Providence 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
2.21 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Valley Falls?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Pawtucket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Providence and 5.8 miles from Valley Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Pawtucket
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 Pawtucket.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 5.83 mi (9.39 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
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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