How far is West Warwick, RI from North Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from West Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick and North Smithfield.
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Start on Main Street
51 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
95 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Legris Avenue
861 ft · 18 sec · Legris Avenue
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Turn left onto New London Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · New London Avenue
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Turn straight onto Providence Street
146 m · 12 sec · Providence Street
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Turn slight right onto Toll Gate Road
2877 ft · 1 min · Toll Gate Road
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Turn left onto Bald Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bald Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 7 South: North Providence
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Douglas Pike
80 m · 10 sec · Douglas Pike
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Continue on Douglas Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · Douglas Pike
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Turn slight right onto Providence Pike
567 ft · 12 sec · Providence Pike
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Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike
2286 ft · 49 sec · Branch Pike;Providence Pike
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Continue on Providence Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Pike
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Turn right onto George Lee Road
138 m · 12 sec · George Lee Road
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Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road
957 ft · 37 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Warwick and North Smithfield.
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 North
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Warwick and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Warwick to North Smithfield?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 11.5 miles from West Warwick and 11.5 miles from North Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Warwick and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.
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 West Warwick and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 km).
#1 West Warwick
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 28,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.6968900, -71.5219400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 12,576 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
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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