Trip from Smithfield, RI to Melville, RI

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Drive Time

57m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 53m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 7m

10 AM

1h 1m

12 PM

1h 0m

3 PM

1h 1m

5 PM

1h 6m

8 PM

0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Smithfield, RI

Connor Scott McManus

Melville, RI

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Smithfield, RI to Melville, RI covers 36.1 miles and takes about 57m 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, Metacom Avenue, Douglas Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18 miles from Smithfield, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Smithfield, RI to Melville, RI covers 36.1 miles and takes about 57m, 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 27 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 5.3 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 1.3 miles in near RI 116 / George Washington Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (RI 116 / George Washington Highway): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | RI 116 / George Washington Highway

Turn left onto RI 116 / George Washington Highway

Navigation decision point

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.

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,...

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

20.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rho...

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 Melville, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.

Cape Cod

11.9 mi in | ~18m | via US 6

Seekonk

15.2 mi in | ~23m | via I 195; US 1A; US 6

Newport Rhode Island

20.5 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Providence Expressway	5.3 mi	6m
Metacom Avenue	5.3 mi	8m
Douglas Pike	4.2 mi	6m
US 6	3.3 mi	5m
Market Street	2.6 mi	4m
RI 114	1.9 mi	3m
Douglas Avenue	1.8 mi	2m
Old Louisquisset Pike	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East Providence Expressway — 5.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and Melville, RI.

Start on Brayton Road

22 ft · 3 sec · Brayton Road

Turn left onto RI 5; RI 104

1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike

Turn left onto RI 116

1.2 mi · 1 min · George Washington Highway

Turn right onto RI 7

4.2 mi · 6 min · Douglas Pike

Continue on RI 7

1.8 mi · 2 min · Douglas Avenue

Turn slight left onto Branch Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Branch Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward RI 146 South

Merge onto RI 146

1.4 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6

5.3 mi · 6 min · East Providence Expressway

Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 5 Toward MA 136: Warren Rhode Island, Newport Rhode Island

Turn right onto MA 136

0.2 mi · 25 sec · James Reynolds Road

Continue on MA 136

2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street

Continue on RI 136

195 ft · 6 sec · Market Street

Turn straight onto RI 136

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Kickemuit Road

Continue on RI 136

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Arlington Avenue

Turn straight onto RI 136

4.3 mi · 6 min · Metacom Avenue

Continue on RI 136

1.0 mi · 1 min · Metacom Avenue

Turn straight onto RI 114

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Ferry Road

Continue on RI 114

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

Keep slight right at fork onto RI 114

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bristol Ferry Road

Turn right onto RI 114

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Road

Take the ramp onto RI 114

1.9 mi · 3 min · RI 114

Turn right onto Stringham Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Stringham Road

Continue on Alexander Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Alexander Road

Arrive at destination

Alexander Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 18 miles from Smithfield, RI, or about 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 36.1 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melville, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Smithfield, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Smithfield, RI

This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Smithfield, RI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on East Providence Expressway for about 5.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Smithfield, RI · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

18 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Smithfield, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Melville, RI

The final approach into Melville, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Melville, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 11.2

View on nps.gov

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 10

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.81 one way

$11.62 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.39	$12.79
premium	$4.86	$6.91	$13.83
diesel	$5.61	$7.97	$15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.8	$3.79	$1.73
Efficient EV	9	$3.16	$1.44
EV Truck/SUV	14.4	$5.05	$2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Smithfield, RI

Night in Smithfield on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Melville, RI

Night in Melville on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

18 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

57m 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 Melville, RI covers 36.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Metacom Avenue, Douglas Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.81 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.

Between Smithfield, RI and Melville, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod, Seekonk and Newport Rhode Island.

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