How far is Cumberland, RI from Woonsocket, RI?

The driving distance from Cumberland, RI to Woonsocket, RI is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
5.52 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.89 mi
7.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.89 mi
Kilometers
7.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.52 mi
Kilometers
8.88 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woonsocket
Mon, May 4, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Mon, May 4, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-05-04T00:39
Arrive Woonsocket
Mon, May 4, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland Hill
RI

Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island

From Cumberland
2.8 mi
00h 07m
To Woonsocket
2.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hamlet Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hamlet Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Court Street

    1036 ft · 17 sec · Court Street

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    153 m · 15 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    84 m · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mendon Road
2.55 mi · 46%
Cumberland Hill Road
1.11 mi · 20%
Pound Road
0.77 mi · 14%
Hamlet Avenue
0.67 mi · 12%
Court Street
0.2 mi · 4%
High Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mendon Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mendon Road

2.55 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland Hill
00h 07m from Cumberland
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cumberland and Sunny near Woonsocket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 2.8 miles from Cumberland and 2.7 miles from Woonsocket.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cumberland and Sunny near Woonsocket.

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 Woonsocket. Straight-line distance: 4.89 mi (7.87 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

Town of the United States

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

#2 Woonsocket

The second-largest city in Rhode Island.

Population41,545
Coordinates42.0028800, -71.5147800
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.435008, 41.968847)
End: (-71.51457, 42.003125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.89 $1.78
Premium $4.86 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $6.00 $1.20 $2.40

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and Woonsocket. The current time is 00:39:35.

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.