Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Night in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to Barrington, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Barrington, RI
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Trip Overview
This 25.3-mile journey from North Smithfield to Barrington, Rhode Island, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 36 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a relaxed pace along local roads like Woonsocket Hill Road and Greenville Road. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Its brevity means you can easily fit it into a single day, allowing for ample time at your destination or for spontaneous stops along the way. This route offers a straightforward local drive without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 25.3 miles with zero highway share. You'll navigate through familiar neighborhoods and town centers, experiencing a connected series of local roads rather than open stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in speed. This intimate connection with the local landscape means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making for a dynamic, albeit sometimes slower, driving experience. The absence of highway driving contributes to a more grounded, community-focused feel throughout the journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 8 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
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~2m in
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RI 104 / Greenville Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 104 / Greenville Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward RI 146 South: Providence
Navigation decision point
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
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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East Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto East Shore Expressway toward RI 114 South: Barrington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward RI 114 South: Barrington
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 Barrington, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod along the way.
Cape Cod
15.5 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Wampanoag Trail | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East Shore Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 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 Barrington, 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 right at fork onto East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shore Expressway
Exit 2B
Toward RI 114 South: Barrington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on RI 114
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wampanoag Trail
13
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
14
Arrive at destination
RI 103; RI 114
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Barrington, RI
Night in Barrington on Friday
Local time
10:13 PM
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
36m 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 Barrington, RI covers 25.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eddie Dowling Highway, US 6, Wampanoag Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $4.07 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 8 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from North Smithfield, RI to Barrington, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cape Cod 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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