Origin
Smithfield, RI
Late night in Smithfield on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, RI to Foster, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, RI
Connor Scott McManus
Foster, RI
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Trip Overview
Smithfield to Foster is 16.9 miles and takes about 25m via Hartford Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Rhode Island, making it an easy local excursion. Given its brief length and lack of highway driving, it's a straightforward journey suitable for a leisurely afternoon. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more deliberate pace than you might on an interstate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Pike | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Pleasant View Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Greenville Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Farnum Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Smith Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Putnam Pike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brayton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hartford Pike
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, RI and Foster, 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
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Hartford Pike
9
Arrive at destination
RI 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike
Turn left onto RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike
Navigation decision point
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Foster, RI
Late night in Foster on Sunday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
4 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
25m 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?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local road profile, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on Hartford Pike. The route progresses through Pleasant View Avenue and West Greenville Road, indicating a progression through various local neighborhoods and road types. You'll likely experience frequent intersections and changes in speed limits, demanding your attention throughout the 25-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Hartford Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike.
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 25m 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: near the start (RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike): Navigation decision point; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 9.3 miles on Hartford 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: near the start (RI 5; RI 104 / Farnum Pike): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Foster, 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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