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Central Falls, RI
Late night in Central Falls on Saturday
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12:32 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Central Falls, RI to Exeter, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Exeter, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Exeter, RI covers 26.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, RI 4, Ten Rod Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 26.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and RI 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and RI 4. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dexter Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dexter Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Central Falls, RI to Exeter, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.
Warwick
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16 mi | 21m |
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Ten Rod Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Hunt Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Exeter, RI.
1
Start on Washington Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Hedley Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hedley Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dexter Street
4
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Hunt Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lonsdale Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
7
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
21 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward RI 102 North, RI 2 South: Exeter
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ten Rod Road
11
Turn right onto New Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Road
12
Arrive at destination
New Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Exeter, RI
Late night in Exeter on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Exeter, RI covers 26.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, RI 4, Ten Rod Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Central Falls, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Central Falls, RI to Exeter, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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