How far is Cumberland, RI from Portsmouth, RI?
The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Portsmouth, RI is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Portsmouth.
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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
4.3 mi · 7 min · Mendon Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
1561 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Water Street
1892 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
1.3 km · 1 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Beverage Hill Avenue
1743 ft · 32 sec · Beverage Hill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1128 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Pawtucket Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
102 m · 6 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn straight onto Pawtucket Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Pawtucket Avenue
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Continue on Bullocks Point Avenue
1058 ft · 24 sec · Bullocks Point Avenue
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Turn left onto Willett Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Willett Avenue
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Continue on Park Drive
140 m · 8 sec · Park Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Crescent View Avenue
91 m · 5 sec · Crescent View Avenue
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Continue on Willett Avenue
1281 ft · 24 sec · Willett Avenue
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Continue on County Road
704 ft · 12 sec · County Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road
142 m · 8 sec · County Road
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Exit the rotary onto County Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hope Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Hope Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Ferry Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Ferry Road
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Boyds Lane
1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane
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Turn slight right onto East Main Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road
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Turn right onto Freeborn Street
131 m · 21 sec · Freeborn Street
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Turn right
26 m · 6 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 Portsmouth.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cumberland and Patchy Fog near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Cumberland and 26.7 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cumberland and Patchy Fog near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near East Providence
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 East Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).
#1 Cumberland
Town of the United States
| Population | 35,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
| Population | 17,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -71.2503300 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeborn Street (-71.250436, 41.602105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
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
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