Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to Wescott Beach, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Wescott Beach, RI
Tuan Vy
Trip Overview
North Smithfield, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is 15.2 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Broncos Highway and Douglas Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway. Expect a drive with frequent turns as you navigate local roads. With minimal driving time, you can easily fit this into a single day, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 27% of the route on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road profile, shifting between different local roads like Broncos Highway, Douglas Turnpike, and Chesnut Hill Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Broncos Highway, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This isn't a monotonous cruise; it's a route that demands your attention as you weave through the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broncos Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 early in the drive near Woonsocket Hill Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1 miles (RI 5; RI 104 / Greenville Road): 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
|
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
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 5; RI 104 / Greenville Road
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 104 / Greenville Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
RI 7 / Douglas Turnpike
Turn sharp right onto RI 7 / Douglas Turnpike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Douglas Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Chesnut Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Greenville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Victory Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Providence Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Putnam Pike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Brown School Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Broncos Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield, RI and Wescott Beach, 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 sharp right onto RI 7
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas Turnpike
7
Turn left onto RI 102
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Broncos Highway
8
Continue on RI 102
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Putnam Pike
10
Continue on US 44; RI 102
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Putnam Pike
11
Turn right onto Chesnut Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
12
Continue on Chesnut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Chesnut Hill Road
13
Turn left onto Brown School Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown School Road
14
Turn left onto Wood Road
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wood Road
15
Arrive at destination
Wood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Douglas Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wescott Beach, RI
Afternoon in Wescott Beach on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
22 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
29m 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 Wescott Beach, RI covers 15.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broncos Highway, Douglas Turnpike, Chesnut Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $2.45 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 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1 miles (RI 5; RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Smithfield, RI to Wescott Beach, 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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