How far is Cumberland, RI from Smithfield, RI?
The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Smithfield, RI is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Smithfield.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 7 North: North Smithfield
1977 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Douglas Pike
2643 ft · 1 min · Douglas Pike
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farnum Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn right onto Brayton Road
7 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brayton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and Smithfield.
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.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
5.12 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cumberland and Partly Sunny near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 5.7 miles from Cumberland and 5.6 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cumberland and Partly Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Hill
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 Cumberland Hill.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 6.75 mi (10.86 km).
#1 Cumberland
Town of the United States
| Population | 35,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brayton Road (-71.54954, 41.922082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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