How far is Valley Falls, RI from Narragansett Pier, RI?

The driving distance from Valley Falls, RI to Narragansett Pier, RI is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.52 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.96 mi
53.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.52 mi
Kilometers
61.99 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Narragansett Pier
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Valley Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Falls
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Narragansett Pier
Thu, Oct 15, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Valley Falls
19.3 mi
00h 27m
To Narragansett Pier
19.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
Narragansett Pier Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Narragansett Pier.

  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 left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Beach Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beach Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    127 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ocean Road

    142 m · 8 sec · Ocean Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
16.2 mi · 42%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 26%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 11%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 8%
Bridgetown Road
1.39 mi · 4%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 27m from Valley Falls
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Sunny near Narragansett Pier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Narragansett Pier?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.3 miles from Valley Falls and 19.3 miles from Narragansett Pier.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Falls and Sunny near Narragansett Pier.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Narragansett Pier. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.04 km).

Valley Falls

#1 Valley Falls

City in Kansas, United States

Population11,547
Coordinates41.9067700, -71.3906100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Narragansett Pier

#2 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Falls (-71.39061, 41.90677)
End: Narragansett Pier (-71.45644, 41.43232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.63
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $5.81 $11.63
Mid-grade $5.03 $6.84 $13.68
Premium $5.43 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $6.33 $8.61 $17.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Falls and Narragansett Pier. The current time is 15:31:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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