Origin
Jamestown, RI
Morning in Jamestown on Friday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, RI to Valley Falls, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, RI
Brent Singleton
Valley Falls, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, RI to Valley Falls, RI covers 37 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Col Rodman Highway, RI 138 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jamestown, RI to Valley Falls, RI covers 37 miles and takes about 53m, 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 24 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 14.5 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 20.6 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
30.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
7
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
8
33.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
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 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
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 Jamestown, RI to Valley Falls, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
Massachusetts
31 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| RI 138 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Conanicus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Shore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 14.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, RI and Valley Falls, RI.
1
Start on Knowles Court
60 ft
·
7 sec
·
Knowles Court
2
Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conanicus Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Shore Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Shore Road
4
Take the ramp
524 ft
·
12 sec
Toward RI 138 West
5
Merge onto RI 138
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
RI 138
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 1
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Turn straight onto RI 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
15
Merge onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Thurston Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Thurston Street
18
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto RI 15
460 ft
·
11 sec
·
Goff Avenue
21
Turn left onto RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
22
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
23
Turn right onto High Street
442 ft
·
12 sec
·
High Street
24
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Jamestown, RI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Jamestown, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Valley Falls, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Valley Falls, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Valley Falls, RI
Morning in Valley Falls on Friday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
23 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
53m 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 Jamestown, RI to Valley Falls, RI covers 37 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Col Rodman Highway, RI 138. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Jamestown, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 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 19 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jamestown, RI to Valley Falls, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
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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