Origin
Smithfield, RI
Morning in Smithfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, RI to Coventry, 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
36m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
Coventry, RI
Max W
Trip Overview
This 22.5-mile journey from Smithfield, RI to Coventry, RI takes about 38 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like Farnum Pike, Pleasant View Avenue, and Putnam Pike, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, reflecting its manageable distance. Given its brevity and the nature of the drive, it’s best suited for a single outing rather than requiring an overnight stay. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within Rhode Island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Victory Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Grand Army Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant View Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Chopmist Hill Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Greenville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hartford Pike | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Plainfield Pike
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and Coventry, RI.
1
Start on Brayton Road
22 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brayton Road
2
Turn left onto RI 5; RI 104
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Farnum Pike
3
Turn right onto RI 5; RI 116
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant View Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 116
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant View Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Putnam Pike
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto RI 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Smith Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto RI 116
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Greenville Road
8
Turn right onto US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Pike
9
Continue on US 6
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army Highway
10
Turn left onto RI 102
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chopmist Hill Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on RI 14; RI 102
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Plainfield Pike
12
Continue on RI 102
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto Flat River Road
219 ft
·
3 sec
·
Flat River Road
14
Continue on Flat River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Flat River Road
15
Turn right onto Camp Westwood Road
351 ft
·
15 sec
·
Camp Westwood Road
16
Arrive at destination
Camp Westwood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Turn left onto RI 116 / Smith Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 6 / Hartford Pike
Turn right onto US 6 / Hartford Pike
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Turn left onto RI 102 / Chopmist Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
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
Coventry, RI
Morning in Coventry on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
5 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by its lack of highway segments (0% highway share). The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't particularly long, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. As you travel, you'll likely experience a consistent local road feel rather than shifting between different types of terrain or road speeds. This means you'll be engaging with traffic signals and potentially varying speed limits throughout the 38-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Plainfield Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.2 miles (RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (RI 116 / Smith Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.2 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Plainfield Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Coventry, 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 3.2 miles (RI 116 / Pleasant View Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles (US 44; RI 116 / Putnam Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (RI 116 / Smith Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Coventry, 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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