How far is Westport, MA from Central Falls, RI?
The driving distance from Westport, MA to Central Falls, RI is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
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 in southeastern Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westport and Central Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Central Falls.
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Start on Old Westport Road
2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road
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Continue on Old County Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
1930 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 114A North: Seekonk
110 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Fall River Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1939 ft · 41 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on School Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
69 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
131 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
86 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street
906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Cowden Street
1284 ft · 37 sec · Cowden Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
41 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and Central Falls.
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.
I 195 West
Keep slight left
12.9 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.
Sunny leaving Westport and Sunny near Central Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westport to Central Falls?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Westport and 15 miles from Central Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westport and Sunny near Central Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Central Falls. Straight-line distance: 26.29 mi (42.31 km).
#1 Westport
Town of the United States
| Population | 16,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.6257700, -71.0261000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Falls (-71.39228, 41.89066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
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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