How far is Bristol, RI from Cumberland, RI?
The driving distance from Bristol, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Cumberland.
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Start on the route
92 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Metacom Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Kickemuit Road
1328 ft · 32 sec · Kickemuit Road
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Continue on Market Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Market Street
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Continue on James Reynolds Road
2581 ft · 46 sec · James Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
1886 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight right
2036 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts
1730 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland
1162 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Turn right onto Pound Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road
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Turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Turn slight left
31 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
620 ft · 45 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Cumberland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 195 West
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bristol and 15.5 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 21.78 mi (35.05 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland
Town of the United States
| Population | 35,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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