Origin
Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in Smithfield on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, RI to Ashaway, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
Ashaway, RI
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Smithfield, RI to Ashaway, RI covers 46.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 295, Pleasant View Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 46.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near RI 5 / Cedar Swamp Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 46.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (RI 5 / Cedar Swamp Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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RI 5 / Cedar Swamp Road
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 5 / Cedar Swamp Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
44.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| I 295 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Pleasant View Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Greenville Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sanderson Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and Ashaway, RI.
1
Start on Brayton Road
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brayton Road
2
Turn left onto RI 5; RI 104
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Farnum Pike
3
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 116
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant View Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on RI 5
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sanderson Road
6
Continue on RI 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Avenue
7
Take the ramp onto I 295
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 295
Toward I 295 South
8
Merge onto I 295
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 93
Toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls
12
Turn left onto CT 216
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Clarks Falls Road
13
Continue on RI 216
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto RI 3; RI 216
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto RI 216
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashaway Road
16
Arrive at destination
RI 216
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Smithfield, RI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Smithfield, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashaway, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ashaway, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ashaway, RI
Afternoon in Ashaway on Friday
Local time
2:44 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
58m 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 Smithfield, RI to Ashaway, RI covers 46.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Pleasant View Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Smithfield, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.47 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 10 decision points packed into just 46.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (RI 5 / Cedar Swamp Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smithfield, RI to Ashaway, 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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