How far is Westerly, RI from North Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from Westerly, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.66 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.16 mi
69.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.66 mi
Kilometers
86.36 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Westerly
Fri, Apr 17, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westerly
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westerly
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Westerly
26.8 mi
00h 35m
To North Smithfield
26.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Friday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and North Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 7 South: North Providence

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Douglas Pike

    80 m · 10 sec · Douglas Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Douglas Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Douglas Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Providence Pike

    567 ft · 12 sec · Providence Pike

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Branch Pike;Providence Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Providence Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto George Lee Road

    138 m · 12 sec · George Lee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road

    957 ft · 37 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
27.1 mi · 51%
I 295 North
14.9 mi · 28%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 6%
Douglas Pike
2.51 mi · 5%
Providence Pike
2.24 mi · 4%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 35m from Westerly
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westerly 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 Westerly to North Smithfield?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 26.8 miles from Westerly and 26.8 miles from North Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westerly and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 43.16 mi (69.46 km).

Westerly

#1 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
North Smithfield

#2 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Westerly (-71.82729, 41.3776)
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.91
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.46 $14.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.00 $11.33 $22.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Westerly and North Smithfield. The current time is 10:54:04.

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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.