Origin
Bristol, RI
Night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, RI
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North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 32.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 195, Eddie Dowling Highway, Metacom Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 32.5 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Woonsocket along the way.
Woonsocket
30 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Greenville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on this road
301 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn left onto RI 136
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
5
Continue on RI 136
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
6
Continue on RI 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
7
Continue on MA 136
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
9
Merge onto I 195
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on RI 146
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 11
Toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto RI 104
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
20
Turn right onto Follett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Follett Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road
511 ft
·
25 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
22
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.3 mi from Bristol, RI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Bristol, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Smithfield, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Smithfield, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Smithfield, RI
Night in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 32.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 195, Eddie Dowling Highway, Metacom Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Bristol, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bristol, RI to North Smithfield, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Woonsocket along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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