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

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
9.05 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6 mi
9.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6 mi
Kilometers
9.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.05 mi
Kilometers
14.57 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland Hill
RI

Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island

From Cumberland
4.5 mi
00h 09m
To North Smithfield
4.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and North Smithfield.

  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 right onto Mendon Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Manville Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Manville Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street Manville

    2354 ft · 51 sec · Main Street Manville

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old River Road

    1836 ft · 37 sec · Old River Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sayles Hill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1050 ft · 13 sec · Eddie Dowling Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 104: North Smithfield, Woonsocket

    1396 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greenville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Follett Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woonsocket Hill Road

    156 m · 25 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
186.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Smithfield Expressway
1.57 mi · 17%
Greenville Road
1.41 mi · 16%
Sayles Hill Road
1.4 mi · 15%
Mendon Road
0.85 mi · 9%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 9%
Follett Street
0.75 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Smithfield Expressway

Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

1.57 mi · 00h 02m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Hill
00h 09m from Cumberland
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cumberland and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Cumberland Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Cumberland and 4.5 miles from North Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cumberland and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumberland Hill, 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 Cumberland Hill.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

34 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

37 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.65 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

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

#2 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland (-71.43284, 41.96677)
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and North Smithfield. The current time is 12:24:16.

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.