Origin
Central Falls, RI
Morning in Central Falls on Friday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Jamestown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Jamestown, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Jamestown, RI covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m 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, RI 138 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 $5.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 36.3 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 18 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 18.1 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
RI 138
Merge onto RI 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Central Falls, RI and Jamestown, RI, road signs point toward Warwick and Newport.
Warwick
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Newport
28.7 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16 mi | 21m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| RI 138 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Conanicus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 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 Jamestown, 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
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
12
Merge onto RI 138
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Jamestown
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
16
Continue on Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conanicus Avenue
17
Turn right onto Knowles Court
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Knowles Court
18
Arrive at destination
Knowles Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Central Falls, RI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Central Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jamestown, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Jamestown, RI
Morning in Jamestown on Friday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Jamestown, RI covers 36.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, RI 4, RI 138. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $5.84 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 18.1 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Central Falls, RI and Jamestown, RI, road signs point toward Warwick and Newport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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