Origin
Central Falls, RI
Evening in Central Falls on Friday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Warwick, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Warwick, RI covers 15.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Warwick Avenue, Lonsdale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Warwick, RI covers 15.6 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 15.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Thurbers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 35
Toward Thurbers Avenue
9
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1A / Warwick Avenue
Turn left onto US 1A / Warwick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Warwick, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Providence along the way.
Port Of Providence
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Warwick Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Narragansett Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Allens Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Norwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Warwick, 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
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 35
Toward Thurbers Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork
262 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Thurbers Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thurbers Avenue
11
Turn slight right
320 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Allens Avenue
13
Continue on US 1A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Narragansett Boulevard
14
Turn right onto US 1A
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 1A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Warwick Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Sandy Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandy Lane
17
Turn left onto Frawley Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Frawley Street
18
Continue on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Spring Grove Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Warwick, RI
Evening in Warwick on Friday
Local time
6:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Warwick, RI covers 15.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Warwick Avenue, Lonsdale Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $2.51 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 15.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Central Falls, RI to Warwick, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Providence along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
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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