How far is East Providence, RI from North Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from East Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.46 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.04 mi
22.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from East Providence.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.04 mi
Kilometers
22.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in East Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Providence
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Valley Falls
RI

City in Kansas, United States

From East Providence
9.3 mi
00h 12m
To North Smithfield
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and North Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and North Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    156 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1396 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greenville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Follett Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road

    156 m · 25 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Providence and North Smithfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 41%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.95 mi · 16%
North Smithfield Expressway
1.57 mi · 8%
Greenville Road
1.41 mi · 8%
I 95 North
1.24 mi · 7%
Iway
0.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Falls
00h 12m from East Providence
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence 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 East Providence to North Smithfield?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from East Providence and 9.3 miles from North Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Falls, 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 Valley Falls.

RAIL

Providence station

9 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

41 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 14.04 mi (22.59 km).

East Providence

#1 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
North Smithfield

#2 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: East Providence (-71.37005, 41.81371)
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Providence and North Smithfield. The current time is 10:55:37.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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