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

The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Bradford, RI is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.39 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.38 mi
63.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.38 mi
Kilometers
63.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.48 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Valley Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Falls
2026-04-15T02:34
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Valley Falls
24.7 mi
00h 33m
To Bradford
24.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Bradford Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    964 ft · 26 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    1435 ft · 41 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1503 ft · 31 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hunt Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hunt Street

  6. 6

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ashaway Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Alton Bradford Road

    1633 ft · 33 sec · Alton Bradford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive

    2371 ft · 48 sec · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1798 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Red Barn Drive

    722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnsey Avenue

    122 m · 19 sec · Gurnsey Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Shetland Drive

    149 m · 21 sec · Shetland Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shetland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
40.9 mi · 83%
Ashaway Road
2.31 mi · 5%
High Street
1.66 mi · 3%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.19 mi · 2%
Hunt Street
0.91 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 33m from Valley Falls
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Falls and Partly Sunny near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Bradford?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Valley Falls and 24.7 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Valley Falls and Partly Sunny near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 39.38 mi (63.37 km).

Valley Falls

#1 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bradford

Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3989900, -71.7370100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Falls (-71.39061, 41.90677)
End: Bradford (-71.73701, 41.39899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.73
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.86 $13.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.76 $15.51
Premium $4.86 $8.45 $16.91
Diesel $6.00 $10.43 $20.87

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Falls and Bradford. The current time is 02:34:44.

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.