How far is Newport, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Newport, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Smithfield.
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Start on Court House Street
61 m · 11 sec · Court House Street
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Continue on Farewell Street
1895 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Street
1390 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street
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Continue on JT Connell Highway
1441 ft · 49 sec · JT Connell Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road
2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway
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Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295
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Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sanderson Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Pleasant View Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.5 mi · 3 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 Newport 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport 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 Newport to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 20.3 miles from Newport and 22.2 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newport 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).
#1 Newport
City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 24,412 |
| Coordinates | 41.4901000, -71.3128300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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