How far is Smithfield, RI from Hope Valley, RI?

The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Hope Valley, RI is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.69 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.9 mi
48.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.9 mi
Kilometers
48.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.69 mi
Kilometers
62.26 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-15T04:08
Arrive Hope Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Smithfield
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Hope Valley
19.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Hope Valley Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Hope Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Hope Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Brayton Road

    7 m · 3 sec · Brayton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farnum Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pleasant View Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sanderson Road

    3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 295 South

    1587 ft · 39 sec · I 295

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown

    1451 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Hope Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295
15.4 mi · 40%
I 295 South
15.4 mi · 40%
Pleasant View Avenue
1.79 mi · 5%
Farnum Pike
1.44 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Greenville Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295

Keep slight right

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 25m from Smithfield
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Partly Sunny near Hope Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Hope Valley?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Smithfield and 19.3 miles from Hope Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Partly Sunny near Hope Valley.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenwich, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Greenwich.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Hope Valley. Straight-line distance: 29.9 mi (48.12 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Hope Valley

#2 Hope Valley

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population1,612
Coordinates41.5076000, -71.7161800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.92204)
End: Hope Valley (-71.71618, 41.5076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Hope Valley. The current time is 04:08:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.