How far is Cumberland, RI from Wescott Beach, RI?

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Wescott Beach, RI is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
22.39 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.33 mi
23.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.33 mi
Kilometers
23.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.39 mi
Kilometers
36.03 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wescott Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Wescott Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
North Providence
RI

Town in Rhode Island, United States

From Cumberland
11.2 mi
00h 19m
To Wescott Beach
11.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Wescott Beach.

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Smithfield

    1961 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Putnam Pike

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Putnam Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Chesnut Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Chesnut Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chesnut Hill Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Chesnut Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brown School Road

    2074 ft · 2 min · Brown School Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    111 m · 16 sec · Wood Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Putnam Pike
8.5 mi · 38%
I 295 South
8.43 mi · 38%
Chesnut Hill Road
2.07 mi · 9%
Mendon Road
1.58 mi · 7%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 3%
Brown School Road
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Putnam Pike

Turn straight onto Putnam Pike

8.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Providence
00h 19m from Cumberland
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cumberland and Sunny near Wescott Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Wescott Beach?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

North Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Cumberland and 11.2 miles from Wescott Beach.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cumberland and Sunny near Wescott Beach.

Stop Ideas Near North Providence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Providence, 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 North Providence.

RAIL

Providence station

5 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

41 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

48 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Wescott Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.33 mi (23.06 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wescott Beach

Located in the upland region of Providence County, Rhode Island, this site rests at an elevation of approximately 446 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.8864900, -71.6897900
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland (-71.43284, 41.96677)
End: Wescott Beach (-71.68979, 41.88649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.38
Round trip
$6.75
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $3.38 $6.75
Mid-grade $5.03 $3.97 $7.94
Premium $5.43 $4.29 $8.57
Diesel $6.33 $5.00 $10.00

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and Wescott Beach. The current time is 14:42:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.