Origin
Warwick, RI
Afternoon in Warwick on Friday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warwick, RI
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North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 25.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, Douglas Pike, West Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and Douglas Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 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 22 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 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Douglas Pike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.7 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (RI 115 / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Enter roundabout onto RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RI 115 / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto RI 115 / Centerville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Douglas Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Branch Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 95 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 14.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on Spring Grove Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Grove Avenue
2
Turn left onto RI 117
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Shore Road
3
Turn straight onto RI 117
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Post Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 1; RI 117
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on US 1; RI 117
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto RI 117
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on RI 117
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
8
Enter roundabout onto RI 115
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Centerville Road
9
Continue on RI 115
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Centerville Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
11
Merge onto I 95
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 95
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 15A
Toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto RI 7
262 ft
·
10 sec
·
Douglas Pike
15
Continue on RI 7
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Douglas Pike
16
Turn slight right onto Providence Pike
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Pike
17
Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Branch Pike;Providence Pike
18
Continue on Providence Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Pike
19
Turn right onto George Lee Road
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Lee Road
20
Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
21
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
10 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
36m 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 Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 25.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Douglas Pike, West Shore Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Warwick, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.04 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 25.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.7 miles (US 1; RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (RI 117 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (RI 115 / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, 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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