How far is Cumberland, RI from Westerly, RI?

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Westerly, RI is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.9 mi
01h 02m
Flight
45.52 mi
73.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.52 mi
Kilometers
73.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.9 mi
Kilometers
91.57 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerly
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Westerly
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Cumberland
28.6 mi
00h 31m
To Westerly
28.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Westerly Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Today
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Westerly.

  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

    20.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 216, CT 184: Clarks Falls

    979 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clarks Falls Road

    1464 ft · 29 sec · Clarks Falls Road

  11. 11

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · High Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ashaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ashaway Road

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Grove Avenue

    1151 ft · 19 sec · Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
48.6 mi · 85%
High Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 3%
Mendon Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Ashaway Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Keep slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 31m from Cumberland
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cumberland and Mostly Sunny near Westerly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Westerly?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

West Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Cumberland and 28.3 miles from Westerly.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cumberland and Mostly Sunny near Westerly.

Stop Ideas Near West Warwick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Warwick, 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 West Warwick.

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

44 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

46 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Westerly. Straight-line distance: 45.52 mi (73.25 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Westerly

#2 Westerly

Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States

Population22,328
Coordinates41.3776000, -71.8272900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.435008, 41.968847)
End: Grove Avenue (-71.827247, 41.377583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and Westerly. The current time is 08:58:24.

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.