How far is North Smithfield, RI from Wescott Beach, RI?
The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Smithfield and Wescott Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield and Wescott Beach.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Providence Pike
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Turn right onto Greenville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Douglas Turnpike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Douglas Turnpike
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Turn left onto Broncos Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Broncos Highway
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Continue on Victory Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Victory Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Putnam Pike
45 m · 3 sec · Putnam Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Putnam Pike
2848 ft · 52 sec · Putnam Pike
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Turn right onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1 mi · 4 min · Chesnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto Brown School Road
2074 ft · 2 min · Brown School Road
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Turn left onto Wood Road
111 m · 16 sec · Wood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Smithfield and Wescott Beach.
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.
Broncos Highway
Turn left onto Broncos Highway
4.49 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving North Smithfield and Sunny near Wescott Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Smithfield to Wescott Beach?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Pascoag is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from North Smithfield and 7.6 miles from Wescott Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Smithfield and Sunny near Wescott Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Pascoag
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pascoag.
Providence station
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and Wescott Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 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 Wescott Beach
Located in the upland region of Providence County, Rhode Island, this site rests at an elevation of approximately 446 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8864900, -71.6897900 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wescott Beach (-71.68979, 41.88649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.28 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $5.43 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
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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