Origin
Providence, RI
Evening in Providence on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Providence, RI
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North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 15.6 miles and takes about 21m 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 $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 21m drive with frequent turns across 15.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Boston
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
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 Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Woonsocket along the way.
Woonsocket
13 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Greenville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Follett Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woonsocket Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Francis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eddie Dowling Highway
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
255 ft
·
10 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
Turn right onto Westminster Street
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Westminster Street
4
Turn right onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Fountain Street
6
Turn left onto US 1
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dorrance Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 1
353 ft
·
14 sec
·
Francis Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
55 ft
·
1 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
180 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 95
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 11
Toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto RI 104
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
17
Turn right onto Follett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Follett Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road
511 ft
·
25 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
19
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
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
North Smithfield, RI
Evening in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 15.6 miles and takes about 21m 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 7.8 miles from Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.51 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 15 decision points packed into just 15.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Woonsocket 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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