How far is Smithfield, RI from Middletown, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Middletown, RI is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Middletown.
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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 left to continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Sanderson Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 295 South
1587 ft · 39 sec · I 295
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
2237 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1530 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Admiral Kalbfus Road
956 ft · 44 sec · Admiral Kalbfus Road
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Turn left onto Girard Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Girard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coddington Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Coddington Highway
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Turn left onto West Main Road
2 mi · 5 min · West Main Road
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Turn right
33 m · 8 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 Middletown.
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.
I 295
Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Middletown?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 22 miles from Smithfield and 22 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 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 Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich
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 Greenwich.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 15,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.5456600, -71.2914400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-71.29144, 41.54566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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