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Trip from Smithfield, RI to Tiverton, RI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

Downtown Smithfield, RI, RI

Smithfield, RI

Connor Scott McManus

Downtown Tiverton, RI, RI

Tiverton, RI

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Smithfield, RI to Tiverton, RI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m 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, Douglas Pike, Main Road 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 $5.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Smithfield, RI to Tiverton, RI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m, 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 17 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 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 9 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

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 9 key points

These 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 Tiverton, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.

Cape Cod

11.9 mi in | ~18m | via US 6

Seekonk

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Providence Expressway 13.1 mi 15m
Douglas Pike 4.2 mi 6m
Main Road 3.7 mi 5m
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 Tiverton, 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

3.7 mi · 5 min · Main Road
17

Arrive at destination

RI 77

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.3 mi from Smithfield, RI · 26m into the drive

city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Providence, RI

17 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

Portsmouth, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Providence, RI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Smithfield, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tiverton, RI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tiverton, 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

$5.59 one way

$11.17 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.15 $12.29
premium $4.86 $6.64 $13.29
diesel $5.61 $7.66 $15.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Smithfield, RI

Morning in Smithfield on Friday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tiverton, RI

Morning in Tiverton on Friday

Local time

11:26 AM

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

49m 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 Tiverton, RI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.59 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 9 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

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 Tiverton, RI, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.

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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