How far is Narragansett, RI from Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from Narragansett, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
39.73 mi
00h 46m
Flight
33.01 mi
53.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.01 mi
Kilometers
53.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.73 mi
Kilometers
63.94 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Narragansett
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narragansett
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Smithfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narragansett
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
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Smithfield
20.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Narragansett 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 Narragansett and Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Point Drive

    70 m · 16 sec · Bridge Point Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Neck Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boston Neck Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridgetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tower Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Greenville Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sanderson Road

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant View Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue

  14. 14

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brayton Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narragansett 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
10.6 mi · 27%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 25%
Boston Neck Road
3.27 mi · 8%
Tower Hill Road
3.16 mi · 8%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 7%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 23m from Narragansett
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Narragansett 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 Narragansett to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.8 miles from Narragansett and 20.9 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Narragansett and Slight 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 and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 33.01 mi (53.13 km).

Narragansett

#1 Narragansett

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,309
Coordinates41.4501000, -71.4495000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Point Drive (-71.448713, 41.450403)
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
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 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.24 $12.48
Premium $4.86 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $6.00 $8.40 $16.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Narragansett and Smithfield. The current time is 22:58:59.

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.