How far is Providence, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Town in Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Smithfield.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
108 m · 14 sec · Francis Street
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Take the ramp left
17 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95
55 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston
2974 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike
829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue
681 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 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 Providence 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 5.9 miles from Providence and 10.2 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.71 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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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