How far is North Smithfield, RI from West Warwick, RI?

The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
22.18 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.7 mi
30.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.18 mi
Kilometers
35.7 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Smithfield
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive West Warwick
Fri, Apr 17, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From North Smithfield
11.1 mi
00h 15m
To West Warwick
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield and West Warwick.

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Warwick

    1328 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 295

    637 ft · 16 sec · I 295

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295

    105 m · 8 sec · I 295

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bald Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Quaker Lane

    993 ft · 40 sec · Quaker Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerville Road

    1021 ft · 21 sec · Centerville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Legris Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    147 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
13.8 mi · 62%
Providence Pike
2.16 mi · 10%
Douglas Pike
1.99 mi · 9%
Bald Hill Road
1.68 mi · 8%
Legris Avenue
1.06 mi · 5%
RI 2
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 15m from North Smithfield
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Smithfield to West Warwick?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from North Smithfield and 11.1 miles from West Warwick.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near West Warwick.

Stop Ideas Near North Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 km).

North Smithfield

#1 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
West Warwick

#2 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population28,967
Coordinates41.6968900, -71.5219400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.550718, 41.966323)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Smithfield and West Warwick. The current time is 09:27:19.

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.