How far is Pawtucket, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Pawtucket, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawtucket and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket and 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
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
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Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on Douglas Pike
4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farnum Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn right onto Brayton Road
7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawtucket and 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.
Douglas Pike
Continue on Douglas Pike
4.16 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pawtucket and Partly Sunny near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawtucket to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 5.8 miles from Pawtucket and 17.8 miles from Smithfield.
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 14.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pawtucket and Partly Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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 North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawtucket and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 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 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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