How far is Valley Falls, RI from Charlestown, RI?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Charlestown, RI is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Charlestown.
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Start on High Street
964 ft · 26 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
1435 ft · 41 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
82 m · 14 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1503 ft · 31 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Hunt Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hunt Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
2157 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Ten Rod Road
1 km · 1 min · Ten Rod Road
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Turn left onto South County Trail
16.4 mi · 24 min · South County Trail
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Take the ramp right
91 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Post Road
646 ft · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight left
689 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right onto Post Road
615 ft · 8 sec · Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
654 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Old Post Road
63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Charlestown.
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.
South County Trail
Turn left onto South County Trail
16.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Valley Falls and 21.6 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 38.43 mi (61.85 km).
#1 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,547 |
| Coordinates | 41.9067700, -71.3906100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.3831600, -71.6417300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-71.64173, 41.38316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
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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