How far is East Greenwich, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from East Greenwich, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 second most populous city in Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Greenwich and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Greenwich and Smithfield.
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Start on Spring Street
1120 ft · 46 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kenyon Avenue
751 ft · 28 sec · Kenyon Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto First Avenue
2398 ft · 60 sec · First Avenue
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Continue on Division Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Providence
1945 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1763 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295
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Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sanderson Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Pleasant View Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn right onto Brayton Road
7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Greenwich and 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 295 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving East Greenwich and Light Rain Likely near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Greenwich to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from East Greenwich and 13.2 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around East Greenwich and Light Rain Likely near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Cranston
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 Cranston.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Greenwich and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 km).
#1 East Greenwich
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 13,141 |
| Coordinates | 41.6603800, -71.4558900 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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