How far is Warwick, RI from Central Falls, RI?

The driving distance from Warwick, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.73 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.22 mi
21.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.14 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 6:32 PM EDT
Return by in Warwick
Wed, Apr 22, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warwick
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Central Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warwick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Warwick
7.8 mi
00h 15m
To Central Falls
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Warwick and Central Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warwick and Central Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Grove Avenue

    1798 ft · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Frawley Street

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Frawley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sandy Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sandy Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Warwick Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    2125 ft · 43 sec · Norwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Narragansett Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Allens Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Allens Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North

    2048 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    148 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts

    789 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street

    1005 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Thurston Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dexter Street

    1077 ft · 26 sec · Dexter Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cowden Street

    1902 ft · 58 sec · Cowden Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warwick and Central Falls.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warwick Avenue
4.72 mi · 25%
I 95 North
4.55 mi · 24%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.42 mi · 8%
Narragansett Boulevard
0.82 mi · 4%
Sandy Lane
0.79 mi · 4%
RI 146 North
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Warwick Avenue

Turn left onto Warwick Avenue

4.72 mi · 00h 08m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 15m from Warwick
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Warwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Central Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warwick to Central Falls?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 7.8 miles from Warwick and 10.9 miles from Central Falls.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Warwick and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Central Falls.

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 Warwick and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 13.22 mi (21.28 km).

Warwick

#1 Warwick

The most populous city in Kent County, Rhode Island.

Population81,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -71.4161700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Central Falls

#2 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Grove Avenue (-71.415892, 41.700042)
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Warwick and Central Falls. The current time is 18:02:06.

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.