How far is Cranston, RI from North Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Cranston, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cranston and North Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranston and North Smithfield.
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Start on the route
17 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
546 ft · 21 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Pontiac Avenue
2883 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward RI 10 North
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Huntington Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Huntington Expressway
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1 mi · 1 min · 6/10 Connector
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
534 ft · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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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 Cranston 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
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.73 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranston 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 Cranston to North Smithfield?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Cranston and 9.8 miles from North Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cranston and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Central Falls
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 Central Falls.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cranston and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.77 km).
#1 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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