How far is Cumberland, RI from Cranston, RI?
The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Cranston, RI is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Cranston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Cranston.
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Start on the route
620 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
122 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pound Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mendon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Turn right onto George Washington Highway
2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn left
51 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Louisquisset Pike
918 ft · 25 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South
589 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1198 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, RI 10: Hartford CT, Downtown
1111 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, RI 10 West: Downtown, Hartford
61 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 6 West, RI 10 West: Hartford Connecticut
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Huntington Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Huntington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 2: Reservoir Avenue
894 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
2316 ft · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
719 ft · 26 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left
119 m · 29 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 Cumberland and Cranston.
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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
4.48 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cumberland and Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Cranston?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Cumberland and 9.8 miles from Cranston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cumberland and Chance Rain Showers near Cranston.
Stop Ideas Near Central Falls
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 Central Falls.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Cranston. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).
#1 Cumberland
Town of the United States
| Population | 35,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cranston
The second most populous city in Rhode Island.
| Population | 81,142 |
| Coordinates | 41.7798200, -71.4372800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.437593, 41.779724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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