Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to Warwick, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Warwick, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Warwick, RI covers 23.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Main Avenue, Douglas Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 Warwick, RI covers 23.6 miles and takes about 35m, 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 15 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 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 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
5/10
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 23.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.7 miles (RI 7 / Douglas Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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RI 5 / Providence Pike
Turn left onto RI 5 / Providence Pike
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
RI 7 / Douglas Pike
At end of road, turn left onto RI 7 / Douglas Pike
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Smithfield, RI to Warwick, RI, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
New York
4.7 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Main Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Douglas Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Providence Pike | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Shore Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Branch Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield, RI and Warwick, 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
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Pike
5
Continue on Branch Pike;Providence Pike
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Branch Pike;Providence Pike
6
At end of road, turn left onto RI 7
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Douglas Pike
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Warwick, New York
8
Merge onto I 295
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1A
Toward RI 113 West: West Warwick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto RI 113
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Avenue
11
Continue on RI 113
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on RI 113
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Avenue
13
Turn left onto RI 117
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Shore Road
14
Turn right onto Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Spring Grove Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Warwick, RI
Afternoon in Warwick on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
10 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
35m 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 Warwick, RI covers 23.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Main Avenue, Douglas Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.80 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 23.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.7 miles (RI 7 / Douglas Pike): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from North Smithfield, RI to Warwick, RI, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
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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