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Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chepachet, RI
Carlos Batista
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
The drive from Chepachet, RI to Smithfield, RI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broncos Highway, Douglas Turnpike, Farnum Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Broncos Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.7 miles from Chepachet, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
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The drive from Chepachet, RI to Smithfield, RI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike): Navigation decision point; near the start (RI 102 / Victory Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.7 miles (RI 7 / Douglas Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Continue onto US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto RI 102 / Victory Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto RI 7 / Douglas Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Brayton Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Douglas Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Victory Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Putnam Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brayton Road | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chepachet, RI and Smithfield, RI.
Start on US 44; RI 102
Continue on US 44; RI 102
Enter roundabout onto RI 102
Continue on RI 102
Continue on RI 102
Continue on RI 102
Turn right onto RI 7
Turn slight right onto RI 5; RI 104
Turn left onto Brayton Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11.3 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithfield, RI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chepachet, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chepachet, RI
This is one driving day of about 11.3 miles and 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Chepachet, RI · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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.
A short stop after about 11.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Chepachet, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Smithfield, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smithfield, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Chepachet on Wednesday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Smithfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
6 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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