How far is Smithfield, RI from New Shoreham, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to New Shoreham, RI is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and New Shoreham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and New Shoreham.
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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
7.4 mi · 11 min · Tower Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Narragansett
983 ft · 27 sec · Tower Hill Road
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Turn left onto Kingstown Road
137 m · 8 sec · Kingstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Point Judith Road
14 m · 1 sec · Point Judith Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Judith Road
4 mi · 6 min · Point Judith Road
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Turn right onto Galilee Escape Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Galilee Escape Road
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Turn left onto Great Island Road
947 ft · 18 sec · Great Island Road
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Turn right
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 55 min · Point Judith – Block Island
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Continue straight
102 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
64 m · 6 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and New Shoreham.
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.
Point Judith – Block Island
Continue on Point Judith – Block Island
14.6 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Smithfield and Sunny near New Shoreham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to New Shoreham?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
North Kingstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Smithfield and 28.7 miles from New Shoreham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithfield and Sunny near New Shoreham.
Stop Ideas Near North Kingstown
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 Kingstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and New Shoreham. Straight-line distance: 51.8 mi (83.37 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Shoreham
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.1723300, -71.5578300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Shoreham (-71.55783, 41.17233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
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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