How far is Smithfield, RI from Bristol, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Bristol, RI is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Bristol.
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Start on Brayton Road
7 m · 3 sec · Brayton Road
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Turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Douglas Pike
4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike
1.4 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
1759 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto James Reynolds Road
1246 ft · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on Market Street
59 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Kickemuit Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Arlington Avenue
2274 ft · 41 sec · Arlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Metacom Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Metacom Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
92 m · 22 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 Smithfield and Bristol.
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.
East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
5.35 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Bristol?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Smithfield and 16.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 22.35 mi (35.97 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
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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