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

The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.65 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.52 mi
16.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.52 mi
Kilometers
16.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.65 mi
Kilometers
23.57 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Pawtucket
Fri, Apr 17, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawtucket
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pawtucket
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
Cumberland
RI

Town of the United States

From Pawtucket
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To North Smithfield
7.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Avenue

    132 m · 15 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    1099 ft · 27 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    677 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Place

    136 m · 11 sec · Park Place

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1253 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    2281 ft · 46 sec · Charles Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 North

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1396 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greenville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Follett Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road

    156 m · 25 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.21 mi · 49%
Mineral Spring Avenue
1.82 mi · 12%
North Smithfield Expressway
1.57 mi · 11%
Greenville Road
1.41 mi · 10%
Follett Street
0.75 mi · 5%
Charles Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eddie Dowling Highway

Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

4.43 mi · 00h 05m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
00h 10m from Pawtucket
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pawtucket and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Pawtucket and 7.3 miles from North Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pawtucket and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

16 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

36 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 10.52 mi (16.93 km).

Pawtucket

#1 Pawtucket

The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population71,710
Coordinates41.8787100, -71.3825600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Smithfield

#2 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Pawtucket (-71.38256, 41.87871)
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.10
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.05 $4.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.32 $4.64
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $6.00 $3.12 $6.24

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 Pawtucket and North Smithfield. The current time is 12:24:48.

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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.