How far is North Smithfield, RI from Kingston, RI?
The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to Kingston, RI is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Kingston.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
957 ft · 35 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road
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Continue on George Lee Road
138 m · 18 sec · George Lee Road
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Turn left onto Providence Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Branch Pike;Providence Pike
2561 ft · 58 sec · Branch Pike;Providence Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Douglas Pike
2 mi · 4 min · Douglas Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Warwick, New York
2766 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mooresfield Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Mooresfield Road
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Continue on Kingstown Road
146 m · 20 sec · Kingstown Road
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Turn right onto Old North Road
48 m · 4 sec · Old North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Smithfield and Kingston.
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.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Smithfield to Kingston?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from North Smithfield and 19.9 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:56 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 Chance Rain Showers around North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 33.63 mi (54.13 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 Kingston
Kingston is a place in Rhode Island, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4803800, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old North Road (-71.52243, 41.480354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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