Origin
Ashaway, RI
Night in Ashaway on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Ashaway, RI to Central Falls, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashaway, RI
Beth Fitzpatrick
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Trip Overview
This 43.9-mile drive from Ashaway, Rhode Island to Central Falls, Rhode Island is a quick, 57-minute journey perfect for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's an economical option for exploring within the Northeast. The route primarily utilizes I-95 for a significant portion, making it a highway-focused experience. You'll find this drive straightforward and efficient, ideal for when you want to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it’s an easy addition to any travel plans within Rhode Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 38.6 mi | 47m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cowden Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thurston Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Hunt Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ashaway Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway, RI and Central Falls, RI.
1
Start on RI 216
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ashaway Road
2
Turn right onto RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
4
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
485 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
10
Merge onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Thurston Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Thurston Street
13
Turn left onto RI 122
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lonsdale Avenue
14
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Hunt Street
15
Turn right onto Dexter Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dexter Street
16
Turn left onto Cowden Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cowden Street
17
Turn left onto Washington Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Ashaway, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
7
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North: Boston, Massachusetts
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
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 40
Toward RI 122: Lonsdale Avenue, Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Central Falls, RI
Night in Central Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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.
Road read
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 43.9-mile route, with 88% of the drive taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.6 miles on I-95, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. As you transition from I-95 to local roads like Main Street and Lonsdale Avenue towards the end, the character of the drive will shift. This blend means you'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel followed by a more localized approach as you near your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
445 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
522 ft
Total Descent
502 ft
Highest Point
445 ft
~12.6 mi in
Elevation Range
414 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Ashaway, RI to Central Falls, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Massachusetts along the way.
Massachusetts
39 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Central Falls, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Central Falls, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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