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Trip from Valley Falls, RI to Westerly, RI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

49.9 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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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town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Westerly, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Valley Falls, RI to Westerly, RI covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, High Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and High Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.7 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 17 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 40.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and High Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Mill Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 49.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 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.
6
43.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 93 Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

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 Westerly, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.

Warwick

2.9 mi in | ~5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 40.7 mi 50m
High Street 2.5 mi 4m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Ashaway Road 1.5 mi 2m
Lonsdale Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Hunt Street 0.9 mi 1m
Broad Street 0.3 mi <1m
Clarks Falls Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 40.7 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

25 mi · 28 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 93 Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
11

Turn left onto CT 216

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
12

Continue on RI 216

1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto RI 3

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Continue on RI 3

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
15

Continue on RI 3

0.8 mi · 1 min · High Street
16

Turn straight onto RI 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

RI 3

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.9 mi from Valley Falls, RI · 34m into the drive

city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, RI

25 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

Providence, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Exeter, RI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Valley Falls, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westerly, RI

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.03 one way

$16.07 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.84 $17.68
premium $4.86 $9.56 $19.11
diesel $5.61 $11.02 $22.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
Efficient EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
EV Truck/SUV 20 0 $6.99 $3.19

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Valley Falls, RI

Morning in Valley Falls on Friday

Local time

10:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westerly, RI

Morning in Westerly on Friday

Local time

10:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

6 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

1h 6m 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 Westerly, RI covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, High Street, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.9 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 $8.03 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 Westerly, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick 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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