Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, RI to Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Providence, RI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eddie Dowling Highway, Old Louisquisset Pike, North Smithfield Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Eddie Dowling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 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 10 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 15.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles (RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
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
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Atwells Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A
Toward Atwells Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Greenville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Follett Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| John J. Partington Way | 0.3 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 Providence, 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
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 37A
Toward Atwells Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on John J. Partington Way
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
John J. Partington Way
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
13
Turn right onto Dorrance Street
176 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dorrance Street
14
Turn right onto Fulton Street
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fulton Street
15
Arrive at destination
Fulton Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Providence, RI
Afternoon in Providence on Friday
Local time
12:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
12 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
22m 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 Providence, RI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eddie Dowling Highway, Old Louisquisset Pike, North Smithfield Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.56 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 15.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.9 miles (RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from North Smithfield, RI to 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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