Origin
Central Falls, RI
Afternoon in Central Falls on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Bristol, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Bristol, RI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Pawtucket Avenue, Metacom Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 20.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Chestnut Street.
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 20.8 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 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (RI 114 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 114 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn right onto RI 114 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Seekonk
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
13.2 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Pawtucket Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Arlington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Bristol, RI.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto RI 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
6
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
7
Turn slight left onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Beverage Hill Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Street
9
Continue on RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
10
Continue on US 1A; RI 114
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto RI 103
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Warren Avenue
12
Turn right onto South County Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
South County Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 195 East: Fall River
14
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
526 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Providence Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
17
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
18
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
19
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
20
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
21
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
22
Turn straight onto RI 136
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Metacom Avenue
23
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
25
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bristol, RI
Afternoon in Bristol on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
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
33m 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 Bristol, RI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Pawtucket Avenue, Metacom Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.35 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 20.8 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 0.1 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (RI 114 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Central Falls, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
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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