Origin
Smithfield, RI
Late night in Smithfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, RI to Chepachet, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
Chepachet, RI
Carlos Batista
Trip Overview
The drive from Smithfield, RI to Chepachet, RI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broncos Highway, Douglas Turnpike, Farnum Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Broncos Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.82 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
5.7 miles from Smithfield, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Smithfield, RI to Chepachet, RI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 17m, 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broncos Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (RI 5; RI 7; RI 104 / Douglas Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (RI 102 / Broncos Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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RI 5; RI 7; RI 104 / Douglas Pike
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5; RI 7; RI 104 / Douglas Pike
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
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RI 102 / Broncos Highway
Turn left onto RI 102 / Broncos Highway
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102 / Putnam Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Douglas Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Victory Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Putnam Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Douglas Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brayton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broncos Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and Chepachet, RI.
1
Start on Brayton Road
22 ft
·
4 sec
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Brayton Road
2
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 104
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Farnum Pike
3
At end of road, turn left onto RI 5; RI 7; RI 104
144 ft
·
3 sec
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Douglas Pike
4
Continue on RI 5; RI 7; RI 104
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas Turnpike
5
Turn left onto RI 102
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Broncos Highway
6
Continue on RI 102
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Victory Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto US 44; RI 102
148 ft
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2 sec
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Putnam Pike
8
Continue on US 44; RI 102
62 ft
·
1 sec
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Putnam Pike
9
Arrive at destination
US 44; RI 102
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 5.7 miles from Smithfield, RI, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.5 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 11.3 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chepachet, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smithfield, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 11.3 miles and 17m.
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 Broncos Highway for about 4.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.7 mi from Smithfield, RI · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.7 miles from Smithfield, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chepachet, RI
The final approach into Chepachet, 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 Chepachet, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Douglas Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Chepachet, RI
Late night in Chepachet on Wednesday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
6 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.
Temperature spread
1 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
17m 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 Chepachet, RI covers 11.3 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broncos Highway, Douglas Turnpike, Farnum Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.82 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 straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (RI 5; RI 7; RI 104 / Douglas Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (RI 102 / Broncos Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Smithfield, RI to Chepachet, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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