How far is North Smithfield, RI from North Kingstown, RI?

The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to North Kingstown, RI is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.95 mi
00h 37m
Flight
29.11 mi
46.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.11 mi
Kilometers
46.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.02 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Kingstown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in North Smithfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Smithfield
2026-04-19T05:34
Arrive North Kingstown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Smithfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cranston
RI

The second most populous city in Rhode Island.

From North Smithfield
16.5 mi
00h 18m
To North Kingstown
16.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
North Kingstown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Sunday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Smithfield and North Kingstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield and North Kingstown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road

    957 ft · 35 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on George Lee Road

    138 m · 18 sec · George Lee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Providence Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Branch Pike;Providence Pike

    2561 ft · 58 sec · Branch Pike;Providence Pike

  6. 6

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

    2 mi · 4 min · Douglas Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Warwick, New York

    2766 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Allenton Road

    2574 ft · 1 min · West Allenton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Hill Road

    1046 ft · 30 sec · Tower Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    111 m · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Smithfield and North Kingstown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
18.3 mi · 55%
RI 4 South
9.28 mi · 28%
Providence Pike
2.16 mi · 7%
Douglas Pike
1.99 mi · 6%
West Allenton Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Branch Pike
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranston
00h 18m from North Smithfield
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Smithfield to North Kingstown?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Cranston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from North Smithfield and 16.5 miles from North Kingstown.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near North Kingstown.

Stop Ideas Near Cranston

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

53 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and North Kingstown. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.84 km).

North Smithfield

#1 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
North Kingstown

#2 North Kingstown

Town in Rhode Island

Population26,278
Coordinates41.5501000, -71.4661700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.550718, 41.966323)
End: Tower Hill Road (-71.467815, 41.550022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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 North Smithfield and North Kingstown. The current time is 05:34:50.

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.