Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Falls, RI
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Exeter, RI
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The drive from Valley Falls, RI to Exeter, RI covers 27.4 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, RI 4, Ten Rod Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and RI 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and RI 4. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Mill Street.
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 27.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (RI 114 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto RI 114 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Valley Falls, RI to Exeter, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.
Warwick
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16 mi | 21m |
| RI 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Ten Rod Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hunt Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls, RI and Exeter, RI.
Start on High Street
Continue on High Street
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
Turn left onto RI 114
Turn right onto Hunt Street
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
Take the exit
Turn straight onto RI 2; RI 102
Turn right onto New Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Valley Falls on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Exeter on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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