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

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to North Providence, RI is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 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
14.77 mi
00h 24m
Flight
8.24 mi
13.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.24 mi
Kilometers
13.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
14.77 mi
Kilometers
23.77 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 North Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive North Providence
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM 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
Valley Falls
RI

City in Kansas, United States

From Cumberland
6.4 mi
00h 12m
To North Providence
8.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
North Providence Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Central Falls as the closest live forecast in the Providence County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and North 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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto George Washington Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    51 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Louisquisset Pike

    918 ft · 25 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward RI 146 South

    589 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    895 ft · 11 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 15: Mineral Spring Avenue

    945 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Smithfield Road

    100 m · 7 sec · Smithfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    3129 ft · 2 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Smith Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    595 ft · 14 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

    141 m · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and North 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eddie Dowling Highway
4.48 mi · 30%
Mendon Road
2.14 mi · 15%
George Washington Highway
2.02 mi · 14%
Mineral Spring Avenue
1.69 mi · 11%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 5%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+6.5 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Falls
00h 12m from Cumberland
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cumberland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near North Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 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?

Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Cumberland and 8.4 miles from North Providence.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 $2.05 one way or $4.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cumberland and North Providence. Straight-line distance: 8.24 mi (13.26 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

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

#2 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.435008, 41.968847)
End: (-71.465756, 41.85023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.05
Round trip
$4.10
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.05 $4.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.32 $4.64
Premium $4.86 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $6.00 $3.12 $6.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and North Providence. The current time is 23:03:51.

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.