How far is Melville, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Melville, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melville and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville and Smithfield.
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Start on Alexander Road
1021 ft · 28 sec · Alexander Road
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Continue on Stringham Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stringham Road
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Turn left onto West Main Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Road
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Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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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 Melville 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 195 West
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 11m
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 Melville and Sunny near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melville to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Melville and 28.8 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melville and Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 km).
#1 Melville
Situated on the western shore of Aquidneck Island, this census-designated place is part of the town of Portsmouth in Newport County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5870500, -71.2833800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.28 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $10.50 | $21.01 |
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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