Origin
Central Falls, RI
Morning in Central Falls on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Central Falls, RI to Wescott Beach, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Falls, RI
Niroshan Chandana
Wescott Beach, RI
Tuan Vy
Trip Overview
Central Falls, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is 19.3 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Putnam Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip, offering a low-commitment way to explore a bit of the local area. Plan for a relaxed journey with minimal time spent on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Pike | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Chesnut Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Lonsdale Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Brown School Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hedley Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Centerdale Bypass | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dexter Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Putnam Pike
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls, RI and Wescott Beach, RI.
1
Start on Washington Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto Hedley Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hedley Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dexter Street
4
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Hunt Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lonsdale Avenue
6
Turn right onto RI 15
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 44
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
8
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
9
Continue on US 44
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Putnam Pike
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
11
Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
12
Turn left onto Brown School Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown School Road
13
Turn left onto Wood Road
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wood Road
14
Arrive at destination
Wood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dexter Street
At end of road, turn right onto Dexter Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Hunt Street
Turn left onto West Hunt Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 122 / Lonsdale Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122 / Lonsdale Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 44 / Putnam Pike
Continue onto US 44 / Putnam Pike toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward RI 5, I 295 South: Smithfield
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Wood Road
Turn left onto Wood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wescott Beach, RI
Morning in Wescott Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
9 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
35m 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?
This route is a quintessential local drive, featuring a 'turn-heavy' profile with no highway driving whatsoever. You'll navigate primarily via Putnam Pike, Mineral Spring Avenue, and Chesnut Hill Road, experiencing the rhythm of everyday local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on Putnam Pike, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before the turns resume. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where attention to navigation is key, as you'll be making frequent adjustments to your course.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Putnam Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dexter Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (RI 122 / Lonsdale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Putnam Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.4 miles (Dexter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West Hunt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (RI 122 / Lonsdale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Wescott Beach, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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