How far is Narragansett Pier, RI from Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett Pier, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.02 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.18 mi
55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.18 mi
Kilometers
55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.02 mi
Kilometers
66.01 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Narragansett Pier
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett Pier
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Smithfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett Pier
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
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Narragansett Pier
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Smithfield
21.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Narragansett Pier and Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Road

    51 m · 6 sec · Ocean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Street

    3118 ft · 54 sec · Beach Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boston Neck Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Neck Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield

    1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sanderson Road

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant View Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue

  15. 15

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brayton Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett Pier and Smithfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
10.6 mi · 26%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 25%
Boston Neck Road
4.1 mi · 10%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 8%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 6%
Pleasant View Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 24m from Narragansett Pier
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Narragansett Pier and 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 Narragansett Pier to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 19.6 miles from Narragansett Pier and 21.4 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Narragansett Pier and Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narragansett Pier and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 km).

Narragansett Pier

#1 Narragansett Pier

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population3,409
Coordinates41.4323200, -71.4564400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Road (-71.456665, 41.431902)
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett Pier and Smithfield. The current time is 02:05:01.

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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.