Origin
Central Falls, RI
Afternoon in Central Falls on Friday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Charlestown, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Charlestown, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South County Trail, I 95, RI 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on South County Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Charlestown, RI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South County Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dexter Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South County Trail | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 16 mi | 21m |
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Ten Rod Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Post Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South County Trail
— 16.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Charlestown, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ten Rod Road
11
Turn left onto RI 2
16 mi
·
24 min
·
South County Trail
12
Take the ramp
297 ft
·
8 sec
13
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Post Road
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
15
Merge onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Post Road
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
17
Turn left onto RI 1A
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Post Road
18
Arrive at destination
RI 1A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Central Falls, RI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Central Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlestown, RI
The final approach into Charlestown, 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
$6.78 one way
$13.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.46 | $14.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Charlestown, RI
Afternoon in Charlestown on Friday
Local time
2:25 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
1h 1m 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 Charlestown, RI covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South County Trail, I 95, RI 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.78 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 42.1 miles you will encounter 14 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.
The route from Central Falls, RI to Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, RI
More from Central Falls, RI
More trips to Charlestown, RI
Explore more options from Central Falls, RI or browse trips ending in Charlestown, RI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse RI road trips.