How far is Central Falls, RI from North Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Falls and North Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and North Smithfield.
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Start on Washington Street
21 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Hedley Avenue
1936 ft · 55 sec · Hedley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dexter Street
1490 ft · 27 sec · Dexter Street
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Continue on Lonsdale Avenue
1796 ft · 33 sec · Lonsdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Walker Street
2129 ft · 43 sec · Walker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Smithfield Avenue
3160 ft · 1 min · Smithfield Avenue
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Continue on Great Road
1352 ft · 32 sec · Great Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Great Road
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Turn straight onto Breakneck Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Breakneck Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward RI 146 North
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
2.5 mi · 3 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 Central Falls 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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.78 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Central Falls and Patchy Fog near North Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to North Smithfield?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumberland Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Central Falls and 6.7 miles from North Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Central Falls and Patchy Fog near North Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Hill
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 Cumberland Hill.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 9.64 mi (15.52 km).
#1 Central Falls
City in Rhode Island
| Population | 19,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.8906600, -71.3922800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
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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