How far is Ashaway, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Ashaway, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.33 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.72 mi
67.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.72 mi
Kilometers
67.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.22 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Ashaway
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashaway
2026-04-14T23:24
Arrive Cumberland
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashaway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Greenwich
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Ashaway
26.2 mi
00h 32m
To Cumberland
26.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ashaway Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashaway and Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashaway and Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashaway Road

    42 m · 5 sec · Ashaway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Providence

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland

    1162 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashaway and Cumberland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
27.1 mi · 52%
I 295 North
20.6 mi · 39%
Mendon Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 1%
RI 122
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 32m from Ashaway
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashaway and Mostly Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashaway to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Ashaway and 26.2 miles from Cumberland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashaway and Mostly Sunny near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near East Greenwich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Greenwich, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Greenwich.

RAIL

Providence station

19 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

48 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashaway and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 41.72 mi (67.14 km).

Ashaway

#1 Ashaway

Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island

Population1,485
Coordinates41.4234300, -71.7856200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashaway (-71.78562, 41.42343)
End: Cumberland (-71.43284, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashaway and Cumberland. The current time is 23:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.