How far is Charlestown, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Charlestown, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.07 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.74 mi
67.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.07 mi
Kilometers
87.01 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Charlestown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlestown
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlestown
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 Charlestown
27 mi
00h 30m
To Cumberland
27 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Charlestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Narragansett Pier as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Post Road

    63 m · 4 sec · Old Post Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    125 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Post Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Commodore Perry Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Commodore Perry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Post Road Freeway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Post Road Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland

    1162 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
20.6 mi · 38%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 19%
Commodore Perry Highway
7.72 mi · 14%
Tower Hill Road
7.53 mi · 14%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 5%
Mendon Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Greenwich
00h 30m from Charlestown
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charlestown and Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 27 miles from Charlestown and 27 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charlestown and Chance Rain Showers 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 Charlestown and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 41.74 mi (67.17 km).

Charlestown

#1 Charlestown

Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population7,836
Coordinates41.3831600, -71.6417300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Post Road (-71.641905, 41.382949)
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.07
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.53 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $6.00 $11.45 $22.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlestown and Cumberland. The current time is 03:51:44.

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.