How far is Smithfield, RI from Tiverton, RI?

The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Tiverton, RI is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.66 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.81 mi
43.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.66 mi
Kilometers
55.78 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiverton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Tiverton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Smithfield
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Tiverton
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Tiverton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Tiverton.

  1. 1

    Start on Brayton Road

    7 m · 3 sec · Brayton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farnum Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Douglas Pike

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Douglas Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Branch Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Branch Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South

    885 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    13.1 mi · 16 min · East Providence Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI

    1244 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI

    127 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway Extension

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
13.1 mi · 38%
Douglas Pike
4.17 mi · 12%
Main Road
3.72 mi · 11%
I 195 East
3.32 mi · 10%
Old Louisquisset Pike
2.55 mi · 7%
Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

13.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 24m from Smithfield
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near Tiverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Tiverton?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Smithfield and 17.3 miles from Tiverton.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near Tiverton.

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Providence, 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 Providence.

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Tiverton. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Tiverton

#2 Tiverton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,569
Coordinates41.6259400, -71.2133800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.92204)
End: Tiverton (-71.21338, 41.62594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Tiverton. The current time is 08:04:18.

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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.