Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Late night in North Smithfield on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to Bristol, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Bristol, RI covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eddie Dowling Highway, East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Bristol, RI covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eddie Dowling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 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 early in the drive near Woonsocket Hill Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woonsocket Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Woonsocket Hill Road
Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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RI 104 / Greenville Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 104 / Greenville Road
Navigation decision point
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
18.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
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I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Smithfield, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
Cape Cod
15.5 mi in
|
~20m
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via US 6
Seekonk
18.9 mi in
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~26m
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via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Newport Rhode Island
24.2 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| East Providence Expressway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Eddie Dowling Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield, RI and Bristol, RI.
1
Start on this road
114 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
511 ft
·
26 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Follett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Follett Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 104
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
6
Merge onto RI 146
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
7
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
9
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 5
Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island
13
Turn right onto MA 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
14
Continue on MA 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
15
Continue on RI 136
195 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
16
Turn straight onto RI 136
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
17
Continue on RI 136
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
18
Turn straight onto RI 136
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Metacom Avenue
19
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
21
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from North Smithfield, RI · 20m 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from North Smithfield, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bristol, 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
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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
Bristol, RI
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
45m 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 North Smithfield, RI to Bristol, RI covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eddie Dowling Highway, East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from North Smithfield, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.12 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 12 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woonsocket Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Smithfield, RI and Bristol, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.
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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