How far is Cumberland, RI from East Providence, RI?

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to East Providence, RI is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.09 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.06 mi
17.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.06 mi
Kilometers
17.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.11 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-04-19T05:17
Arrive East Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Central Falls
RI

City in Rhode Island

From Cumberland
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To East Providence
10.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and East Providence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    620 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    122 m · 33 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mendon Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Water Street

    1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto School Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue

    1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Warren Avenue

    3197 ft · 1 min · Warren Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mendon Road
4.33 mi · 24%
Pawtucket Avenue
3.71 mi · 21%
Broad Street
3.02 mi · 17%
School Street
0.79 mi · 4%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 4%
Warren Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mendon Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mendon Road

4.33 mi · 00h 07m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Falls
00h 12m from Cumberland
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cumberland and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to East Providence?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7.3 miles from Cumberland and 10.8 miles from East Providence.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cumberland and Chance Rain Showers near East Providence.

Stop Ideas Near Central Falls

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

7 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

43 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

47 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and East Providence. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
East Providence

#2 East Providence

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

Population47,337
Coordinates41.8137100, -71.3700500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.435008, 41.968847)
End: Warren Avenue (-71.370076, 41.813594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.05
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.52 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.86 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $6.00 $3.84 $7.68

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 Cumberland and East Providence. The current time is 05:17:33.

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.