Origin
Providence, RI
Afternoon in Providence on Friday
Local time
12:02 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 17, 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
Unknown
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 Eddy Street, Westminster Street, Union Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
Eddy Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Street | — | — |
| Westminster Street | — | — |
| Union Street | — | — |
| Fountain Street | — | — |
| Dorrance Street | — | — |
| Francis Street | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Eddy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on Fulton Street
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fulton Street
2
Turn left onto Eddy Street
256 ft
·
10 sec
·
Eddy Street
3
Turn right onto Westminster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Westminster Street
4
Turn right onto Union Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Union Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fountain Street
6
Turn left onto Dorrance Street
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dorrance Street
7
Turn slight right onto Francis Street
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
Francis Street
8
Take the ramp left
56 ft
·
1 sec
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 95
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 95
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 95 North: Boston
11
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
12
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
14
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket
16
Turn right onto Greenville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
17
Turn right onto Follett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Follett Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road
512 ft
·
25 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
19
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at your 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
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
12:02 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 Eddy Street, Westminster Street, Union Street. 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.
The drive from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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