Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to North Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
North Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to North Providence, RI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Douglas Pike, Providence Pike, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Douglas Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 10.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Douglas Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.7 miles (RI 7 / Douglas Pike): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue
Turn sharp right onto RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Pike | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Providence Pike | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Douglas Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Branch Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Woonsocket Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vineyard Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Douglas Pike
— 5.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield, RI and North Providence, 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
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Douglas Pike
7
Continue on RI 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Avenue
8
Turn sharp right onto RI 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
9
Turn left onto Smithfield Road
327 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smithfield Road
10
Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
48 ft
·
0 sec
·
Smith Street
12
Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
13
Turn right onto Vineyard Lane
464 ft
·
27 sec
·
Vineyard Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
North Providence, RI
Afternoon in North Providence on Friday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
13 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
19m 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 North Providence, RI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Douglas Pike, Providence Pike, Douglas Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.71 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 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 2.7 miles (RI 7 / Douglas Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Smithfield, RI to North Providence, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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