How far is Middletown, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Middletown, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.44 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.99 mi
48.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.44 mi
Kilometers
74.74 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Tue, May 5, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Tue, May 5, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-05T05:38
Arrive Cumberland
Tue, May 5, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Barrington
RI

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Middletown
18.1 mi
00h 27m
To Cumberland
28.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middletown Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 5 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 114 North: Bristol

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto RI 114 North: Bristol

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bristol Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hope Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 103 West, RI 114 South: Riverside

    688 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km · 58 sec · County Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · County Road

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft · 11 sec · County Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Continue on School Street

    1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    69 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto High Street

    86 m · 6 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Mendon Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawtucket Avenue
6.14 mi · 13%
Mendon Road
4.33 mi · 9%
West Main Road
4.26 mi · 9%
Hope Street
3.83 mi · 8%
County Road
3.47 mi · 7%
Broad Street
2.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Main Road

Turn right onto West Main Road

4.26 mi · 00h 09m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 27m from Middletown
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Middletown and Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Middletown and 28.3 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Middletown and Sunny near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

13 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

54 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Westerly station

59 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Rhode Island

Population15,803
Coordinates41.5456600, -71.2914400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.291426, 41.545571)
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.93
Diesel $6.00 $9.84 $19.67

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Cumberland. The current time is 05:38:36.

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.