Origin
Valley Falls, RI
Morning in Valley Falls on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley Falls, RI to Warwick, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Valley Falls, RI
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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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 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 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
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
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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.
Destination
Warwick, RI
Morning in Warwick on Friday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
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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