Origin
Central Falls, RI
Morning in Central Falls on Saturday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Westerly, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Westerly, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Westerly, RI covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, High Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and High Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.7 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 16 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 40.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and High Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 48.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 18.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
5
43 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road
Turn left onto CT 216 / Clarks Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 40.7 mi | 50m |
| High Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Ashaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clarks Falls Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grove Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 40.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Westerly, 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 right at fork onto I 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
10
Turn left onto CT 216
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
11
Continue on RI 216
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto RI 3
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
14
Continue on RI 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
15
Turn straight onto RI 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
RI 3
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Central Falls, RI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Central Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westerly, RI
The final approach into Westerly, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Westerly, RI
Morning in Westerly on Saturday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
19 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
1h 4m 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 Westerly, RI covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, High Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $7.86 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 48.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 18.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Central Falls, RI to Westerly, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Westerly, RI
More from Central Falls, RI
More trips to Westerly, RI
Explore more options from Central Falls, RI or browse trips ending in Westerly, RI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse RI road trips.