Origin
Central Falls, RI
Morning in Central Falls on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Cranston, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.6 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Cranston, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Central Falls, RI to Cranston, RI covers 9.6 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Huntington Expressway, Lonsdale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 Cranston, RI covers 9.6 miles and takes about 16m, 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.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 3 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 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 9.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West, RI 10: Hartford CT, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37D-C-B
Toward US 6 West, RI 10: Hartford CT, Downtown
9
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Downtown, Hartford
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 West, RI 10 West: Downtown, Hartfor...
10
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 37C
Toward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecti...
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
RI 10 / Huntington Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 10 / Huntington Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward RI 2: Reservoir Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 2A
Toward RI 2: Reservoir Avenue
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 Cranston, RI, road signs point toward Warwick, Downtown and Hartford.
Warwick
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Downtown
5 mi in
|
~7m
Hartford
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Huntington Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 6/10 Connector | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Reservoir Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Cranston, 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
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 37D-C-B
Toward US 6 West, RI 10: Hartford CT, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Downtown, Hartford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
314 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 37C
Toward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 22B
Toward US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
12
Continue on US 6; RI 10
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
6/10 Connector
13
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 2A
Toward RI 2: Reservoir Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto RI 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservoir Avenue
16
Turn left onto RI 12
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left
391 ft
·
28 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Cranston, RI
Morning in Cranston on Friday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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
16m 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 Cranston, RI covers 9.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Huntington Expressway, Lonsdale Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 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 $1.55 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 15 decision points packed into just 9.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Central Falls, RI and Cranston, RI, road signs point toward Warwick, Downtown and Hartford.
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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