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

The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to Central Falls, RI is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
20.33 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.96 mi
24.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Warwick
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Central Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
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 West Warwick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From West Warwick
9.4 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
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    51 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    95 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Legris Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Centerville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Centerville Road

    607 ft · 14 sec · Centerville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1829 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

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

    148 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

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

    789 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1005 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Thurston Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Thurston Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lonsdale Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lonsdale Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    579 ft · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dexter Street

    1077 ft · 26 sec · Dexter Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cowden Street

    1902 ft · 58 sec · Cowden Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.8 mi · 63%
Centerville Road
1.69 mi · 8%
Lonsdale Avenue
1.42 mi · 7%
Legris Avenue
1.06 mi · 5%
RI 146 North
0.7 mi · 3%
Cowden Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Providence

9.54 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 15m from West Warwick
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Warwick and Partly Sunny near Central Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from West 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 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Warwick and Partly Sunny near Central Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Warwick and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.08 km).

West Warwick

#1 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population28,967
Coordinates41.6968900, -71.5219400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Central Falls

#2 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)
End: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Warwick and Central Falls. The current time is 00:18:46.

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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.