How far is Smithfield, RI from Foster, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Foster, RI is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Foster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Foster.
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Start on Brayton Road
7 m · 3 sec · Brayton Road
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Turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn right onto Pleasant View Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant View Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant View Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Putnam Pike
554 ft · 13 sec · Putnam Pike
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Turn left onto Smith Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Smith Avenue
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Turn left onto West Greenville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Greenville Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Hartford Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Foster.
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.
Hartford Pike
Turn right onto Hartford Pike
9.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Foster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Foster?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Scituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Smithfield and 8.5 miles from Foster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Foster.
Stop Ideas Near North Scituate
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 Scituate.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Foster. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.87 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foster (-71.75812, 41.85371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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