How far is Foster, RI from Cumberland, RI?
The driving distance from Foster, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Town in Rhode Island, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foster and Cumberland.
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Start on Hartford Pike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
2.8 mi · 3 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
1561 ft · 35 sec · Hartford Avenue
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Turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 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 Foster 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.
Hartford Avenue
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Foster and Rain Showers near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Foster to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 13.7 miles from Foster and 13.6 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Foster and Rain Showers near Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near North Providence
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 North Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Foster and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 km).
#1 Foster
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.8537100, -71.7581200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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