How far is Smithfield, RI from Westerly, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Westerly, RI is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Westerly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Westerly.
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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 right
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
979 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road
1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road
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Continue on High Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Grove Avenue
1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Westerly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295
Keep slight right
24.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Westerly?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Smithfield and 26.5 miles from Westerly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 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 Westerly.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westerly
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 22,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3776000, -71.8272900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
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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