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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.54 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.62 mi
25.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Smithfield.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.62 mi
Kilometers
25.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.66 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive West Warwick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From Smithfield
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To West Warwick
12 mi
00h 14m

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
West Warwick Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Kent County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

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.

  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

    9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Warwick

    1328 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 295

    637 ft · 16 sec · I 295

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295

    105 m · 8 sec · I 295

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bald Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bald Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Quaker Lane

    993 ft · 40 sec · Quaker Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerville Road

    1021 ft · 21 sec · Centerville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Legris Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Legris Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    147 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295
4.86 mi · 23%
I 295 South
4.67 mi · 22%
Pleasant View Avenue
1.79 mi · 8%
Bald Hill Road
1.68 mi · 8%
Farnum Pike
1.44 mi · 7%
Greenville Avenue
1.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 14m from Smithfield
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and West Warwick. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.14 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
West Warwick

#2 West Warwick

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

Population28,967
Coordinates41.6968900, -71.5219400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)
End: Main Street (-71.522085, 41.696908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and West Warwick. The current time is 03:59:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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