Origin
Foster, RI
Night in Foster on Tuesday
Local time
10:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foster, RI to Smithfield, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foster, RI
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Smithfield, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Foster, RI to Smithfield, RI covers 16.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hartford Pike, Pleasant View Avenue, West Greenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Hartford Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 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
8.5 miles from Foster, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 16.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hartford Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near RI 116 / West Greenville Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (RI 116 / West Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (RI 116 / Smith Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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RI 116 / West Greenville Road
Turn left onto RI 116 / West Greenville Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Turn right onto RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Navigation decision point
5
12.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue
Turn left onto RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
15.4 mi into trip
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~22m in
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RI 5; RI 104; RI 116 / Farnum Pike
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5; RI 104; RI 116 / Farnum Pike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Pike | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Pleasant View Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Greenville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Smith Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Hartford Pike
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster, RI and Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on RI 101
9.3 mi
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13 min
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Hartford Pike
2
Turn left onto RI 116
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Greenville Road
3
Turn right onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Smith Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Putnam Pike
5
Turn left onto RI 116
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant View Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5; RI 104; RI 116
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Farnum Pike
7
Turn right onto Brayton Road
22 ft
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0 sec
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Brayton Road
8
Arrive at destination
Brayton Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.5 miles from Foster, RI, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 miles.
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 16.9 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.5 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithfield, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Foster, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Foster, RI
This is one driving day of about 16.9 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Foster, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hartford Pike for about 9.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.5 mi from Foster, RI · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Foster, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smithfield, RI
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Smithfield, RI
Night in Smithfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
8 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Foster, RI to Smithfield, RI covers 16.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hartford Pike, Pleasant View Avenue, West Greenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Foster, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (RI 116 / West Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (RI 116 / Smith Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Foster, RI to Smithfield, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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