How far is East Providence, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and Smithfield.
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Start on Warren Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
156 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike
829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue
681 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on Douglas Pike
4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farnum Pike
1.3 mi · 2 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 Providence 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.
Douglas Pike
Continue on Douglas Pike
4.16 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Rain Showers Likely near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Providence to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from East Providence and 11.8 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Rain Showers Likely near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.13 km).
#1 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
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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