Origin
Smithfield, RI
Evening in Smithfield on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, RI to Little Compton, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
Little Compton, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smithfield, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Main Road, Douglas Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Smithfield, RI to Little Compton, RI covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 10.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
9
28.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Ti...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smithfield, RI and Little Compton, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Tiverton.
Cape Cod
11.9 mi in
|
~18m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
15.2 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Tiverton
28.5 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Main Road | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| Douglas Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Douglas Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| George Washington Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and Little Compton, RI.
1
Start on Brayton Road
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brayton Road
2
Turn left onto RI 5; RI 104
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farnum Pike
3
Turn left onto RI 116
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Highway
4
Turn right onto RI 7
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas Pike
5
Continue on RI 7
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Douglas Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Branch Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Branch Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward RI 146 South
8
Merge onto RI 146
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
9
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
13 mi
·
15 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11
Toward MA 79, MA 138: North Tiverton RI
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MA 138 South: South Fall River, North Tiverton RI
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Turn left onto MA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Extension
15
Continue on MA 138
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on RI 138
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Road
17
Turn slight left onto Meeting House Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meeting House Lane
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Commons
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Commons
19
Turn left onto South of Commons Road
4 ft
·
0 sec
·
South of Commons Road
20
Arrive at destination
South of Commons Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Smithfield, RI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.4 miles from Smithfield, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Compton, RI
The final approach into Little Compton, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
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
Little Compton, RI
Evening in Little Compton on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
7 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
1h 7m 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 Little Compton, RI covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Main Road, Douglas Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $7.20 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 44.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 10.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smithfield, RI and Little Compton, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Tiverton.
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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