Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to Coventry, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Coventry, RI
Max W
Trip Overview
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Coventry, RI covers 28 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Plainfield Pike, Victory Highway, Grand Army Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Plainfield Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 28 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Plainfield Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Woonsocket Hill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28 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: near the start (Woonsocket Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (RI 5 / Providence Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Woonsocket Hill Road
Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
RI 5 / Providence Pike
Turn left onto RI 5 / Providence Pike
Navigation decision point
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Turn left onto RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Turn left onto RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Victory Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Grand Army Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Farnum Pike | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant View Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Chopmist Hill Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Greenville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hartford Pike | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Plainfield Pike
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield, RI and Coventry, RI.
1
Start on this road
114 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
3
Continue on George Lee Road
451 ft
·
18 sec
·
George Lee Road
4
Turn left onto RI 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Pike
5
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 104
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
6
Turn straight onto RI 5; RI 7; RI 104
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Douglas Turnpike
7
Turn slight right onto RI 5; RI 104
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Farnum Pike
8
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 116
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant View Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant View Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Putnam Pike
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto RI 116
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Greenville Road
13
Turn right onto US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Pike
14
Continue on US 6
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army Highway
15
Turn left onto RI 102
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chopmist Hill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on RI 14; RI 102
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Plainfield Pike
17
Continue on RI 102
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
Flat River Road
19
Continue on Flat River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Flat River Road
20
Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
21
Arrive at destination
Camp Westwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Coventry, RI
Afternoon in Coventry on Friday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Coventry, RI covers 28 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Plainfield Pike, Victory Highway, Grand Army Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.51 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 28 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: near the start (Woonsocket Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (RI 5 / Providence Pike): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Smithfield, RI to Coventry, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial.
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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