How far is Cumberland, RI from Jamestown, RI?

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Jamestown, RI is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
44.7 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.63 mi
52.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.63 mi
Kilometers
52.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.93 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Tue, Apr 14, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Jamestown
Tue, Apr 14, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Cumberland
22.4 mi
00h 29m
To Jamestown
22.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Jamestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tuesday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on RI 4 South: North Kingstown

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport

    2237 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1530 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown

    927 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    753 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    694 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Conanicus Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Knowles Court

    18 m · 3 sec · Knowles Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knowles Court

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
23.9 mi · 54%
RI 4 South
9.91 mi · 22%
RI 138 East
6.8 mi · 15%
Mendon Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Conanicus Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 29m from Cumberland
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cumberland and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Cumberland and 22.4 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cumberland and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 32.63 mi (52.51 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population5,482
Coordinates41.4970500, -71.3672800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland (-71.43284, 41.96677)
End: Jamestown (-71.36728, 41.49705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.47
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.23 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.86 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $6.00 $9.48 $18.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and Jamestown. The current time is 21:39:47.

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.