Origin
Pawtucket, RI
Late night in Pawtucket on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawtucket, RI to Smithfield, RI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawtucket, RI
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Smithfield, RI
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Trip Overview
This short 11.7-mile drive from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Smithfield, Rhode Island, is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a leisurely pace. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, reinforcing its suitability for a quick outing. Given its brevity and the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive, it’s best suited for a spontaneous excursion rather than an overnight stay. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local transit experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| George Washington Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Douglas Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Exchange Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Douglas Pike
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawtucket, RI and Smithfield, RI.
1
Start on Roosevelt Avenue
432 ft
·
15 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
2
Turn left onto RI 15; RI 114
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Exchange Street
3
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Park Place
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Park Place
5
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right onto RI 15
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
7
Turn right onto RI 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Avenue
8
Continue on RI 7
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Douglas Pike
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto RI 116
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Highway
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5; RI 104
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Farnum Pike
11
Turn right onto Brayton Road
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Brayton Road
12
Arrive at destination
Brayton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street
Turn left onto RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Place
Turn right onto Park Place
Navigation decision point
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
RI 116 / George Washington Highway
Turn left onto RI 116 / George Washington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike
At end of road, turn right onto RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
Smithfield, RI
Late night in Smithfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this trip, as the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles along Douglas Pike. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Douglas Pike, Mineral Spring Avenue, and Farnum Pike. This means you'll be more engaged with traffic signals, intersections, and potentially varying speed limits as you pass through different neighborhoods. It's a route that requires your attention to navigation rather than simply cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Douglas Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Park Place): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Pawtucket, RI
Full guide →Founded 1671
Pawtucket is a Rhode Island city of 75,604 (2020) founded in 1671. It is a diverse city home to many cultures resulting in a spectrum of sights, sounds, and flavors. With an emerging interest and concentration on the arts, Pawtucket has introduced performing arts and visual arts into the community.
Top landmarks
- • Pawtucket Congregational Church — Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- • Deborah Cook Sayles Public Library — library
- • Foster-Payne House — historic house in Rhode Island, United States
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 19m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Douglas Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (RI 15; RI 114 / Exchange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Park Place): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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