Drive or Fly: Coventry, RI to North Smithfield, RI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PVD–PVD. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

44m

Distance

27 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 49m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coventry, RI → PVD 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PVD → North Smithfield, RI 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Coventry, RI PVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

North Smithfield, RI PVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PVD and PVD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 42m

20m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coventry, RI → Kingston Amtrak Station 24m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Providence → North Smithfield, RI 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Kingston Amtrak Station 16 mi, ~24m drive

To Providence 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	44m	2h 49m	1h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

27 mi 44m

via RI 14; RI 102, US 6

Shortest (+0 min)

25.1 mi 45m

via RI 116

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Coventry, RI to North Smithfield, RI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.