Origin
Smithfield, RI
Late night in Smithfield on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, RI to East Greenwich, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
East Greenwich, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Smithfield, RI to East Greenwich, RI covers 22.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, I 95, Pleasant View Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 22.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 295.
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 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. 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
10/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 19.9 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
|
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.
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
6
22 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
RI 401 / First Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 401 / First Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant View Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Greenville Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Division Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| First Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and East Greenwich, 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 left at fork onto RI 4
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 9
Toward RI 401 West: East Greenwich
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto RI 401
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 401
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
First Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Reynolds Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Reynolds Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Spring Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Spring Street
16
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Greenwich, RI
Late night in East Greenwich on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
3 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
32m 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 East Greenwich, RI covers 22.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, I 95, 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 11.4 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 $3.67 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 11 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 19.9 miles (RI 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smithfield, RI to East Greenwich, 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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