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

The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Bristol, RI is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
21.44 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.44 mi
Kilometers
34.51 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Valley Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Falls
2026-04-15T04:05
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valley Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Valley Falls
10.7 mi
00h 17m
To Bristol
10.7 mi
00h 17m

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
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Water Street

    1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto School Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue

    1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    1847 ft · 39 sec · Warren Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South County Street

    23 m · 4 sec · South County Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto James Reynolds Road

    1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Market Street

    59 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road

    1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Arlington Avenue

    2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
5.44 mi · 25%
Pawtucket Avenue
3.71 mi · 17%
Metacom Avenue
3.41 mi · 16%
Market Street
2.59 mi · 12%
Broad Street
1.57 mi · 7%
School Street
0.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

5.35 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 17m from Valley Falls
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Valley Falls and 10.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East 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 East Providence.

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 km).

Valley Falls

#1 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Falls (-71.39061, 41.90677)
End: Bristol (-71.26616, 41.67705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.86 $3.69 $7.38
Diesel $6.00 $4.56 $9.12

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 Bristol. The current time is 04:05:40.

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.