Origin
West Warwick, RI
Afternoon in West Warwick on Friday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West 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
34m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Warwick, RI
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North Smithfield, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 23 miles and takes about 34m 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, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from West Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 23 miles and takes about 34m, 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 19 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 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 117 / Legris Avenue.
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 23 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (New London Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 117 / Legris Avenue
Turn left onto RI 117 / Legris Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
New London Avenue
Turn left onto New London Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
5
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Douglas Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| New London Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bald Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Toll Gate Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Branch Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Woonsocket Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Warwick, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on Main Street
168 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on RI 117
313 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto RI 117
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Legris Avenue
4
Turn left onto New London Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New London Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto RI 33; RI 115
478 ft
·
11 sec
·
Providence Street
6
Turn slight right onto RI 115
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Toll Gate Road
7
Turn left onto RI 2
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bald Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 295 North
9
Merge onto I 295
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 15A
Toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto RI 7
262 ft
·
10 sec
·
Douglas Pike
12
Continue on RI 7
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Douglas Pike
13
Turn slight right onto Providence Pike
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Pike
14
Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Branch Pike;Providence Pike
15
Continue on Providence Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Pike
16
Turn right onto George Lee Road
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Lee Road
17
Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
18
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:33 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
34m 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 West Warwick, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 23 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Douglas Pike, Providence Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from West Warwick, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.70 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 23 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (RI 117 / Legris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (New London Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West 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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