How far is Valley Falls, RI from Melville, RI?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Melville, RI is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 47m.
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.
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Melville.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn straight onto Pawtucket Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Bullocks Point Avenue
1058 ft · 24 sec · Bullocks Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Willett Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Willett Avenue
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Continue on Park Drive
140 m · 8 sec · Park Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Crescent View Avenue
91 m · 5 sec · Crescent View Avenue
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Continue on Willett Avenue
1281 ft · 24 sec · Willett Avenue
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Continue on County Road
704 ft · 12 sec · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road
142 m · 8 sec · County Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hope Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Hope Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Ferry Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Ferry Road
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Bristol Ferry Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road
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Turn right onto West Main Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Stringham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stringham Road
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Continue on Alexander Road
1021 ft · 28 sec · Alexander Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alexander Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Melville.
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.
County Road
Exit the rotary onto County Road
3.3 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Sunny near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Melville?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Valley Falls and 14.3 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Falls and Sunny near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Melville. Straight-line distance: 22.77 mi (36.65 km).
#1 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,547 |
| Coordinates | 41.9067700, -71.3906100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melville
Situated on the western shore of Aquidneck Island, this census-designated place is part of the town of Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5870500, -71.2833800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-71.28338, 41.58705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.28 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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