How far is Westerly, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Westerly, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westerly and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly and Smithfield.
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Start on Grove Avenue
1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Ashaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Johnston, Smithfield
1444 ft · 40 sec · I 295
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Turn left onto Greenville Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sanderson Road
3066 ft · 54 sec · Sanderson Road
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Continue on Cedar Swamp Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cedar Swamp Road
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Continue on Pleasant View Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pleasant View Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn right onto Brayton Road
7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westerly and Smithfield.
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 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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westerly and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westerly to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 miles from Westerly and 28.2 miles from Smithfield.
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 13 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 $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westerly and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near West Warwick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westerly and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).
#1 Westerly
Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 22,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.3776000, -71.8272900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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