Trip from Little Compton, RI to Valley Falls, RI

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Drive Time

58m

Distance

36.5 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 58m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 7m

8 PM

0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Little Compton, RI

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Valley Falls, RI

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Little Compton to Valley Falls is a straightforward 36.5-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Because this trip is short and entirely contained within Rhode Island, it serves as a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the entire trip, making it an affordable local outing. The route relies heavily on local roads, including West Main Road and Pawtucket Avenue, rather than major highways. Since you aren't crossing regional boundaries, the transit remains consistent within the Northeast corridor. It is a manageable drive for anyone looking to navigate between these two points efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.3 miles from Little Compton, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the 36.5-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 12.9 miles along West Main Road before the route transitions into more frequent turns. You will eventually cross the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, which provides a notable change in terrain compared to the local roads. This path is less about high-speed travel and more about navigating the local infrastructure of the region.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Main Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

16.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI

16.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

16.3 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 195 West: Providence RI

27.7 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island

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 1 Toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Islan...

34.2 mi into trip | ~54m in | RI 114 / Summer Street

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114 / Summer Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Little Compton, RI and Valley Falls, RI, road signs point toward Providence and Barrington Rhode Island.

Providence

16.1 mi in | ~27m

Barrington Rhode Island

27.7 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Main Road	12.9 mi	21m
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge	11.1 mi	13m
Pawtucket Avenue	2 mi	3m
Fall River Avenue	2 mi	4m
Broad Street	2 mi	3m
Prospect Street	1.3 mi	2m
South Main Street	1.2 mi	1m
Broadway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: West Main Road — 12.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Compton, RI and Valley Falls, RI.

Start on South of Commons Road

4 ft · 0 sec · South of Commons Road

Turn right onto Commons

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Commons

Continue on Meeting House Lane

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meeting House Lane

Turn straight onto RI 77

13 mi · 21 min · West Main Road

Continue on MA 138

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on MA 138

1.1 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

392 ft · 11 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 195 West: Providence RI

Merge onto I 195

11 mi · 13 min · Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 1 Toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

361 ft · 8 sec

Toward MA 114A North: Seekonk

Turn straight onto MA 114A

2.0 mi · 4 min · Fall River Avenue

Continue on RI 114A

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on US 1A; RI 114

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pawtucket Avenue

Continue on RI 114

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

Continue on RI 114

0.2 mi · 19 sec · School Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto RI 114

226 ft · 3 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto RI 114

429 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto RI 114

281 ft · 5 sec · High Street

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Summer Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on RI 114

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

Turn right onto Church Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto High Street

442 ft · 12 sec · High Street

Arrive at destination

High Street

Trip Plan

Since the trip is under an hour, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak local traffic hours remains a smart strategy. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the short duration, allowing you to reach Valley Falls without breaks if you choose. Keep in mind that because this is a turn-heavy route, your fuel efficiency might vary slightly compared to steady highway driving, so factor that $6 estimate as a baseline. A practical tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation system active, as the transition between West Main Road and Pawtucket Avenue involves several turns that are easy to miss. Enjoy the ease of completing this entire journey in a single, relaxed day of driving.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 18.3 miles from Little Compton, RI, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36.5 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley Falls, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Little Compton, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Little Compton, RI

This is one driving day of about 36.5 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Compton, RI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on West Main Road for about 12.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Little Compton, RI · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

18 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Little Compton, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Valley Falls, RI

The final approach into Valley Falls, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Valley Falls, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.88 one way

$11.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.47	$12.93
premium	$4.86	$6.99	$13.98
diesel	$5.61	$8.06	$16.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.83	$1.75
Efficient EV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46
EV Truck/SUV	14.6	$5.11	$2.34

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

Little Compton, RI

Night in Little Compton on Tuesday

Local time

10:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Valley Falls, RI

Night in Valley Falls on Tuesday

Local time

10:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

18 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

20 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

58m 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 Little Compton, RI to Valley Falls, RI covers 36.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Main Road, Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, Pawtucket Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Little Compton, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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.