How far is Kingston, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Kingston, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Smithfield.
-
1
Start on Old North Road
891 ft · 30 sec · Old North Road
-
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
1191 ft · 59 sec · Briar Lane
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper College Road
1023 ft · 42 sec · Upper College Road
-
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingstown Road
1302 ft · 46 sec · Kingstown Road
-
5
Continue on Mooresfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road
-
6
Turn left onto Tower Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tower Hill Road
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
-
8
Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
-
9
Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 mi · 13 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295
-
12
Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
-
13
Turn straight onto Sanderson Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road
-
14
Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
-
15
Continue on Pleasant View Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue
-
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike
-
17
Turn right onto Brayton Road
7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Smithfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kingston and Sunny near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Kingston and 20.8 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 East Greenwich.
Providence station
Kingston station
Westerly station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.16 km).
#1 Kingston
Situated within the town of South Kingstown in Washington County, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 246 feet above sea level in the southern region of Rhode Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.28 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026