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Trip from Valley Falls, RI to Hope Valley, RI

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

52m

Distance

37.9 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Valley Falls, RI, RI

Valley Falls, RI

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Downtown Hope Valley, RI, RI

Hope Valley, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Valley Falls, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 37.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Main Street, Lonsdale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

18.9 miles from Valley Falls, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 52m highway drive covering 37.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.1 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 33.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. 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.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Mill Street

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | RI 114 / Broad Street

Turn left onto RI 114 / Broad Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
6
19.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
36.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown

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 7 Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown

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 Valley Falls, RI to Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.

Warwick

2.9 mi in | ~5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 33.1 mi 41m
Main Street 1.4 mi 4m
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
Longest stretch: I 95 — 33.1 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on High Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · High Street
2

Continue on High Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · High Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street

269 ft · 13 sec · Mill Street
4

Turn left onto RI 114

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Broad Street
5

Turn right onto Hunt Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hunt Street
6

At end of road, turn left onto RI 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lonsdale Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 95 South: Providence, Warwick
8

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 21 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

17 mi · 19 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 7 Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto RI 138

1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
12

Arrive at destination

RI 3; RI 138

Trip Plan

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 18.9 miles from Valley Falls, RI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 37.9 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.9 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Valley Falls, RI

This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Valley Falls, 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 I 95 for about 33.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.9 mi from Valley Falls, RI · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Valley Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hope Valley, RI

The final approach into Hope Valley, 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 Hope Valley, 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

$6.10 one way

$12.20 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.71 $13.43
premium $4.86 $7.26 $14.52
diesel $5.61 $8.37 $16.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43

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 50 minutes ago

Origin

Valley Falls, RI

Morning in Valley Falls on Wednesday

Local time

7:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hope Valley, RI

Morning in Hope Valley on Wednesday

Local time

7:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

19 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.

Road read

52m 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 Valley Falls, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 37.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Main Street, Lonsdale Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Valley Falls, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.10 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 37.9 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.
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.
On the drive from Valley Falls, RI to Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.

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