How far is North Smithfield, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to Cranston, RI is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield and Cranston.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
156 m · 26 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road
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Turn left onto Follett Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Turn left onto RI 146 South: Providence
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1198 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, RI 10: Hartford CT, Downtown
1111 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, RI 10 West: Downtown, Hartford
61 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Huntington Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Huntington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Reservoir Avenue
894 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
2316 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
119 m · 29 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Smithfield and Cranston.
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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Smithfield to Cranston?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from North Smithfield and 8.8 miles from Cranston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Stop Ideas Near Central Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.77 km).
#1 North Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 12,576 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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