How far is Bradford, RI from Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from Bradford, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.57 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.41 mi
60.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.57 mi
Kilometers
82.99 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Bradford
24.8 mi
00h 28m
To Smithfield
26.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bradford Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Shetland Drive

    149 m · 27 sec · Shetland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gurnsey Avenue

    122 m · 22 sec · Gurnsey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Red Barn Drive

    722 ft · 33 sec · Red Barn Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1798 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2371 ft · 47 sec · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Alton Bradford Road

    1633 ft · 37 sec · Alton Bradford Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ashaway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashaway Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield

    1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sanderson Road

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant View Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farnum Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brayton Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Smithfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
27.1 mi · 53%
I 295 North
10.6 mi · 21%
Ashaway Road
2.31 mi · 4%
Pleasant View Avenue
1.77 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Farnum Pike
1.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 28m from Bradford
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bradford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bradford to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Bradford and 26.8 miles from Smithfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bradford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 37.41 mi (60.21 km).

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#1 Bradford

Bradford is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3989900, -71.7370100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Shetland Drive (-71.737801, 41.399006)
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.84 $17.68
Diesel $6.00 $10.91 $21.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Smithfield. The current time is 01:02:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.