How far is East Providence, RI from Cumberland, RI?
The driving distance from East Providence, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Providence and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Providence and Cumberland.
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Start on Warren Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
156 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Freeborn Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Freeborn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 195 West: Providence
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · East Providence Expressway
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Continue on Iway
1.4 km · 1 min · Iway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
709 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight right
2036 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts
1730 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland
1162 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Turn right onto Pound Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road
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Turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Turn slight left
31 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
620 ft · 45 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 East Providence and Cumberland.
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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.73 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Providence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Providence to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Central Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from East Providence and 8.5 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Providence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Central Falls
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 Central Falls.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Providence and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 11.06 mi (17.8 km).
#1 East Providence
A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
| Population | 47,337 |
| Coordinates | 41.8137100, -71.3700500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland
Town of the United States
| Population | 35,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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