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Trip from Valley Falls, RI to Warwick, RI

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Drive Time

29m

Distance

16.7 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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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city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Warwick, RI

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Trip Overview

This 16.7-mile drive from Valley Falls to Warwick, Rhode Island, is a quick 29-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-95 and Warwick Avenue, with a portion also on Lonsdale Avenue. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a bit of everything, making it an engaging, albeit brief, trip. Given the short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for those looking for a straightforward hop within the Northeast region.

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

8.3 miles from Valley Falls, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this 16.7-mile route. Approximately 32% of your journey will be on the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 5.3 miles on I-95. This means you'll transition between faster highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions. The drive offers a blend of efficient travel on I-95 and a more community-oriented feel as you traverse Warwick Avenue and Lonsdale Avenue. It’s a varied drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 5.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

100 ft 17 ft

Total Climb

32 ft

Total Descent

115 ft

Highest Point

100 ft

Elevation Range

83 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 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
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence

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 Warwick, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Providence along the way.

Port Of Providence

8.5 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 5.3 mi 7m
Warwick Avenue 4.7 mi 8m
Lonsdale Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Hunt Street 0.9 mi 1m
Narragansett Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Sandy Lane 0.8 mi 1m
Allens Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
High Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 5.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.3 mi · 7 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Exit 35 Toward Thurbers Avenue
10

Keep slight left at fork

262 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 1A: Allens Avenue, Port of Providence Use the left / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Thurbers Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Thurbers Avenue
12

Turn slight right

320 ft · 11 sec
13

Turn straight onto US 1A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Allens Avenue
14

Continue on US 1A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Narragansett Boulevard
15

Turn right onto US 1A

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Norwood Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 1A

4.7 mi · 8 min · Warwick Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto Sandy Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sandy Lane
18

Turn left onto Frawley Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Frawley Street
19

Continue on Spring Grove Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Grove Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Spring Grove Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 29-minute drive covering just 16.7 miles, you have a lot of flexibility. Aim to depart during off-peak hours to maximize the 32% highway share on I-95 and avoid potential local traffic congestion. With no specific stops recommended and a low fuel cost of around $3, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Keep an eye out for the transition from I-95 onto Warwick Avenue, as this is where the driving character shifts significantly. The longest stretch on I-95 is 5.3 miles, so plan your acceleration and deceleration accordingly.

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 8.3 miles from Valley Falls, RI, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 16.7 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.3 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warwick, 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 16.7 miles and 29m.

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 5.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.3 mi from Valley Falls, RI · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

8 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 16.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.3 miles from Valley Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Warwick, RI

The final approach into Warwick, 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 Warwick, 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

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.96 $5.92
premium $4.86 $3.20 $6.40
diesel $5.61 $3.69 $7.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.75 $0.80
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.34 $1.07

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Valley Falls, RI

Night in Valley Falls on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warwick, RI

Night in Warwick on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

8 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

29m 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 Warwick, RI covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Warwick Avenue, Lonsdale Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.69 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 Warwick, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Providence along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 17 ft to 100 ft elevation with about 32 ft of total climbing.

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