How far is Westport, MA from Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from Westport, MA to Smithfield, RI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.2 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.86 mi
54.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.09 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Smithfield
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Barrington
RI

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Westport
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Smithfield
19.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westport and Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old County Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on OldLouisquisset Pike

    829 ft · 10 sec · OldLouisquisset Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Branch Avenue

    681 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Branch Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Branch Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Douglas Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Douglas Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Douglas Pike

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto George Washington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farnum Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brayton Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport and 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
20.2 mi · 52%
Douglas Pike
4.16 mi · 11%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.46 mi · 9%
Old County Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 5%
Farnum Pike
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Keep slight left

17.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 28m from Westport
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westport and Sunny near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westport to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 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?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Westport and 19.6 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Westport and Sunny near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

13 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

59 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population21,842
Coordinates41.9220400, -71.5495100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)
End: Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.92204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.89
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.95 $11.89
Mid-grade $4.94 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $5.35 $7.39 $14.77
Diesel $6.33 $8.73 $17.46

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 Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Smithfield. The current time is 13:28:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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