Origin
Little Compton, RI
Night in Little Compton on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Compton, RI to Valley 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
58m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Compton, RI
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Valley Falls, RI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Little Compton to Valley Falls is a straightforward 36.5-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. Because this trip is short and entirely contained within Rhode Island, it serves as a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the entire trip, making it an affordable local outing. The route relies heavily on local roads, including West Main Road and Pawtucket Avenue, rather than major highways. Since you aren't crossing regional boundaries, the transit remains consistent within the Northeast corridor. It is a manageable drive for anyone looking to navigate between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Road | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Pawtucket Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fall River Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Road
— 12.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Compton, RI and Valley Falls, RI.
1
Start on South of Commons Road
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
South of Commons Road
2
Turn right onto Commons
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Commons
3
Continue on Meeting House Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Lane
4
Turn straight onto RI 77
13 mi
·
21 min
·
West Main Road
5
Continue on MA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on MA 138
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
392 ft
·
11 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
10
Merge onto I 195
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 1
Toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
361 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MA 114A North: Seekonk
13
Turn straight onto MA 114A
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall River Avenue
14
Continue on RI 114A
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pleasant Street
15
Continue on US 1A; RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
16
Continue on RI 114
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
17
Continue on RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
School Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto RI 114
226 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broadway
19
Turn right onto RI 114
429 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto RI 114
281 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Summer Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
23
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
24
Turn right onto High Street
442 ft
·
12 sec
·
High Street
25
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Little Compton, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 195: New Bedford, Providence RI
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Providence RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 195 West: Providence RI
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward MA 114A: Seekonk, Barrington Rhode Islan...
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
RI 114 / Summer Street
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 114 / Summer Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Valley Falls, RI
Night in Valley Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
21 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
58m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the duration of the 36.5-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 12.9 miles along West Main Road before the route transitions into more frequent turns. You will eventually cross the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, which provides a notable change in terrain compared to the local roads. This path is less about high-speed travel and more about navigating the local infrastructure of the region.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on West Main Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
233 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
295 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
233 ft
~13.1 mi in
Elevation Range
208 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.
Between Little Compton, RI and Valley Falls, RI, road signs point toward Providence and Barrington Rhode Island.
Providence
16.1 mi in
|
~27m
Barrington Rhode Island
27.7 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on West Main Road. 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 Valley 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 16.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Valley 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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