How far is Jamestown, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Jamestown, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
44.18 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.63 mi
52.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.63 mi
Kilometers
52.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.18 mi
Kilometers
71.1 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Cumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Warwick
RI

Town in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States

From Jamestown
22.1 mi
00h 24m
To Cumberland
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamestown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Knowles Court

    18 m · 8 sec · Knowles Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Conanicus Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Conanicus Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Shore Road

    2005 ft · 45 sec · East Shore Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward RI 138 West

    160 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland

    1162 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
20.6 mi · 47%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 23%
RI 138 West
5.77 mi · 13%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 6%
Mendon Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 24m from Jamestown
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Partly Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 22.1 miles from Jamestown and 22.1 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Jamestown and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 32.63 mi (52.51 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population5,482
Coordinates41.4970500, -71.3672800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Knowles Court (-71.367286, 41.497003)
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 Jamestown and Cumberland. The current time is 05:59:34.

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.