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

The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to Westerly, RI is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.46 mi
01h 00m
Flight
43.16 mi
69.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.04 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerly
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 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 Westerly
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Smithfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From North Smithfield
26.8 mi
00h 30m
To Westerly
26.7 mi
00h 30m

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
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Friday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  14. 14

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
43 mi · 80%
Providence Pike
2.16 mi · 4%
High Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Douglas Pike
1.99 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 3%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 30m from North Smithfield
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Smithfield and Chance Rain Showers near Westerly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 26.8 miles from North Smithfield and 26.7 miles from Westerly.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 43.16 mi (69.46 km).

North Smithfield

#1 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Westerly

#2 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.550718, 41.966323)
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 Westerly. The current time is 09:27:06.

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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.