How far is Middletown, RI from Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.37 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.21 mi
47.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.01 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Smithfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Barrington
RI

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Middletown
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Smithfield
26.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Metacom Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Kickemuit Road

    1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on James Reynolds Road

    2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    669 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike

    829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue

    681 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Branch Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Douglas Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Douglas Pike

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike

  24. 24

    Turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farnum Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Brayton Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
8.52 mi · 19%
Metacom Avenue
5.71 mi · 13%
West Main Road
4.26 mi · 9%
Douglas Pike
4.16 mi · 9%
Market Street
2.58 mi · 6%
Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 27m from Middletown
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.1 miles from Middletown and 26.3 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

13 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

59 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Smithfield. The current time is 19:30:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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