Origin
Valley Falls, RI
Night in Valley Falls on Friday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Trip from Valley Falls, RI to Portsmouth, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Portsmouth, RI
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Trip Overview
Spanning 26 miles through the heart of Rhode Island, this local route connects Valley Falls to Portsmouth in approximately 42 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day outing that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Pawtucket Avenue, Hope Street, and County Road, keeping your travel budget lean with an estimated fuel cost of just $4. Since both your start and end points are located within the Northeast, you can expect a familiar, quintessential New England driving experience. This journey is straightforward and efficient for those looking to traverse the region without the stress of long-distance planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend most of your time navigating local surface roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being a modest 5.9-mile segment on Pawtucket Avenue. Because the path relies entirely on interconnected local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The drive maintains a steady, rhythmic pace that contrasts sharply with the monotonous grind of major interstates. It is an ideal choice for drivers who prefer to stay off the highway and navigate the local landscape directly.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pawtucket Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
140 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
316 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~26 mi in
Elevation Range
127 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
6/10
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 26 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 11.8 miles (RI 103 / Crescent View Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 114 / Broad Street
Turn left onto RI 114 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
RI 103 / Crescent View Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 103 / Crescent View Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
RI 103 / County Road
Enter roundabout onto RI 103 / County Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Boyds Lane
Keep slight left at fork onto Boyds Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket Avenue | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Hope Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Willett Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Main Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Mount Hope Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pawtucket Avenue
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls, RI and Portsmouth, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
5
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
7
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
8
Turn slight left onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Beverage Hill Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Street
10
Continue on RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
11
Continue on US 1A; RI 114
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto RI 103
336 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
13
Turn straight onto RI 103
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
14
Continue on RI 103
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bullocks Point Avenue
15
Turn left onto RI 103
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Willett Avenue
16
Continue on RI 103
458 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Drive
17
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 103
300 ft
·
5 sec
·
Crescent View Avenue
18
Continue on RI 103
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Willett Avenue
19
Continue on RI 103
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
County Road
20
Enter roundabout onto RI 103
466 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road
21
Continue on RI 103
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road
22
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on RI 114
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hope Street
24
Continue on RI 114
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hope Street
25
Continue on RI 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ferry Road
26
Continue on RI 114
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Hope Bridge
27
Keep slight left at fork onto Boyds Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyds Lane
28
Turn slight right onto RI 138
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Road
29
Turn right onto Freeborn Street
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Freeborn Street
30
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Portsmouth, RI
Night in Portsmouth on Friday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
42m 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 Portsmouth, RI covers 26 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pawtucket Avenue, Hope Street, County Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.19 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 26 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 11.8 miles (RI 103 / Crescent View Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Valley Falls, RI to Portsmouth, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 13 ft to 140 ft elevation with about 316 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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