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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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on Roosevelt Avenue
132 m · 15 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1099 ft · 27 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
677 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Park Place
136 m · 11 sec · Park Place
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Continue on Main Street
1253 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Mineral Spring Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto Charles Street
2281 ft · 46 sec · Charles Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 North
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
1396 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Greenville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Follett Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road
156 m · 25 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and North Smithfield.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Cumberland
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 Cumberland.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 10.52 mi (16.93 km).
#1 Pawtucket
The second most populous city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 71,710 |
| Coordinates | 41.8787100, -71.3825600 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 12,576 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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