How far is Smithfield, RI from West Warwick, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to West Warwick, RI is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and West Warwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and West Warwick.
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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
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Warwick
1328 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I 295
637 ft · 16 sec · I 295
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295
105 m · 8 sec · I 295
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Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bald Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Quaker Lane
993 ft · 40 sec · Quaker Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerville Road
1021 ft · 21 sec · Centerville Road
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Continue on Legris Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and West Warwick.
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
9.04 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to West Warwick?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Smithfield and 12 miles from West Warwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny near West Warwick.
Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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 Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.14 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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