Origin
Bristol, RI
Evening in Bristol on Friday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Bristol, RI to Smithfield, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, RI
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Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Bristol, RI to Smithfield, RI is 28.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I-195 and Douglas Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and local road travel as you make your way north. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger New England adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Douglas Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Metacom Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Douglas Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| George Washington Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,595 veh/hr typical · worst 5,440
Quietest
2 AM
~413 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 74 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, RI and Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on this road
301 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn left onto RI 136
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metacom Avenue
5
Continue on RI 136
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Kickemuit Road
6
Continue on RI 136
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
7
Continue on MA 136
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
James Reynolds Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
9
Merge onto I 195
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
15
Continue on RI 146
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
OldLouisquisset Pike
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward Branch Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Branch Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Branch Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto RI 7
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Douglas Avenue
19
Continue on RI 7
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto RI 116
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Highway
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5; RI 104
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farnum Pike
22
Turn right onto Brayton Road
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Brayton Road
23
Arrive at destination
Brayton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Branch Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Branch Avenue
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
RI 116 / George Washington Highway
Turn left onto RI 116 / George Washington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Smithfield, RI
Evening in Smithfield on Friday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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.
Road read
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About one-third of this 28.7-mile drive is on the highway, with the longest stretch on I-195 covering 8.2 miles. After leaving I-195, you'll transition to surface roads like Douglas Pike. The shift from highway speeds to local traffic patterns will be noticeable as you approach your destination. Expect to navigate standard traffic signals and intersections on the latter portion of the route.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on I 195.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 16 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
257 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
257 ft
~33.2 mi in
Elevation Range
237 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bristol, RI
Full guide →Founded 1680
Bristol is a quintessential New England waterfront town. Part of the East Bay communities along with Warren and Barrington, it is on a peninsula in Rhode Island surrounded by Narragensett and Mount Hope Bays. This coastal community has a rich 325-year history and hosts the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States. The town has plentiful year-round recreational activities, and a spectacular waterfront that provides beautiful views and many water sports. The town has not lost its historic "Main Street America" feel with many stately homes, tree-lined streets and old-town store fronts.
Top landmarks
- • Mount Hope Bridge — bridge in Rhode Island and Bristol, Rhode Island
- • Bristol Ferry Light — lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
- • Benjamin Church House — building in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Arriving in Smithfield, RI
Full guide →Smithfield is a small town in Northern Rhode Island that was founded in the 1600s. The town still has the charm of an old farming village with orchards and farms scattered throughout, but it has been modernized to a mid-size suburban town. The town is a great place to visit especially in the autumn months for its farms and orchards (known for their apple orchards especially). It is also has many unique places and family-owned businesses that make visitors feel like they are home no matter how far they’ve traveled from.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on I 195. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Smithfield, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smithfield, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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