Origin
Kingston, RI
Evening in Kingston on Friday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to North Smithfield, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Col Rodman Highway, Mooresfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Kingston, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 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 0.4 miles in near Upper College Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (RI 138 / Kingstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Upper College Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 138 / Kingstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138 / Kingstown Road
Navigation decision point
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Douglas Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Branch Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on Old North Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old North Road
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Briar Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Upper College Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kingstown Road
5
Continue on RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
6
Turn left onto US 1; RI 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Turn straight onto RI 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 15A
Toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto RI 7
262 ft
·
10 sec
·
Douglas Pike
13
Continue on RI 7
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Douglas Pike
14
Turn slight right onto Providence Pike
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Pike
15
Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Branch Pike;Providence Pike
16
Continue on Providence Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Pike
17
Turn right onto George Lee Road
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Lee Road
18
Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
19
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Kingston, RI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Kingston, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Smithfield, RI
The final approach into North Smithfield, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
5:06 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.
Temperature spread
7 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
1h 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 Kingston, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Col Rodman Highway, Mooresfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Kingston, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (RI 138 / Kingstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingston, RI to North Smithfield, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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