How far is Bristol, RI from North Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and North Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and North Smithfield.
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Start on the route
92 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Metacom Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
1396 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Greenville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Follett Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road
156 m · 25 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and North Smithfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to North Smithfield?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Bristol and 16.3 miles from North Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.86 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 12,576 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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