How far is Central Falls, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Central Falls, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.89 mi
00h 20m
Flight
5.65 mi
9.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.65 mi
Kilometers
9.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.89 mi
Kilometers
12.69 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Central Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Falls
2026-04-17T09:33
Arrive Cumberland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Central Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Valley Falls
RI

City in Kansas, United States

From Central Falls
3.9 mi
00h 10m
To Cumberland
4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Falls and Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    1386 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hunt Street

    2042 ft · 48 sec · Hunt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mendon Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mendon Road
4.33 mi · 55%
Broad Street
1.73 mi · 22%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 10%
Hunt Street
0.39 mi · 5%
Washington Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mendon Road

Turn right onto Mendon Road

2.46 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Falls
00h 10m from Central Falls
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central Falls to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Central Falls and 4 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Central Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Falls, 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 Valley Falls.

RAIL

Providence station

9 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

41 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Falls and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 km).

Central Falls

#1 Central Falls

City in Rhode Island

Population19,468
Coordinates41.8906600, -71.3922800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.392194, 41.890693)
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.25 $2.50
Premium $4.86 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $6.00 $1.68 $3.36

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Falls and Cumberland. The current time is 09:33:07.

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.