Origin
Westerly, RI
Evening in Westerly on Friday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westerly, 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
1h 10m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westerly, RI
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North Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Westerly, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, I 295, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 53.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 295. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
48 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
4
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
George Lee Road
Turn right onto George Lee Road
Navigation decision point
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 26.7 mi | 31m |
| I 295 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Douglas Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ashaway Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Branch Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 26.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerly, RI and North Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on RI 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Avenue
2
Continue on RI 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
3
Continue on RI 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashaway Road
4
Continue on RI 3
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95 North: Providence
6
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 15A
Toward RI 7 South: North Providence
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto RI 7
262 ft
·
10 sec
·
Douglas Pike
10
Continue on RI 7
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Douglas Pike
11
Turn slight right onto Providence Pike
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Pike
12
Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Branch Pike;Providence Pike
13
Continue on Providence Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Pike
14
Turn right onto George Lee Road
451 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Lee Road
15
Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
16
Turn right
114 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Westerly, RI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Westerly, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Smithfield, RI
The final approach into North Smithfield, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.29 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.28 | $20.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
7:13 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
19 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
1h 10m 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 Westerly, RI to North Smithfield, RI covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 295, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Westerly, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.64 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 1h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westerly, RI to North Smithfield, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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