How far is Valley Falls, RI from Little Compton, RI?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Little Compton, RI is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 58m.
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 Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Little Compton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Little Compton.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street
1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
1.3 km · 1 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue
1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Turn right onto Warren Avenue
1847 ft · 39 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto South County Street
23 m · 2 sec · South County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: Fall River
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
526 ft · 9 sec · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13.1 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
1244 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI
127 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Extension
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
12.9 mi · 22 min · Main Road
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Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Commons
942 ft · 28 sec · Commons
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Turn left onto South of Commons Road
1 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South of Commons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Little Compton.
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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
13.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Falls and Partly Sunny near Little Compton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Little Compton?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Valley Falls and 19 miles from Little Compton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 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 Little Compton.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Little Compton. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.72 km).
#1 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,547 |
| Coordinates | 41.9067700, -71.3906100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Compton
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 3,462 |
| Coordinates | 41.5101000, -71.1711600 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Compton (-71.17116, 41.5101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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