How far is Newport, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Newport, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
47.05 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.51 mi
53.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.51 mi
Kilometers
53.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.05 mi
Kilometers
75.72 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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 Newport
23.5 mi
00h 27m
To Cumberland
23.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Newport Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Sunday
Using Narragansett as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court House Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Court House Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Farewell Street

    1895 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Street

    1390 ft · 50 sec · Farewell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on JT Connell Highway

    1441 ft · 49 sec · JT Connell Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto RI 138: Jamestown

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Providence

    2469 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tower Hill Road

    2030 ft · 35 sec · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Col Rodman Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Col Rodman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto I 95 North: Providence

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Woonsocket

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland

    1162 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
20.6 mi · 44%
Col Rodman Highway
10.1 mi · 22%
RI 138
8.77 mi · 19%
I 95 North
2.64 mi · 6%
Mendon Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Pound Road
0.77 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Warwick
00h 27m from Newport
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport and Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 23.5 miles from Newport and 23.5 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newport and Chance Rain Showers 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 Newport and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 33.51 mi (53.93 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population24,412
Coordinates41.4901000, -71.3128300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Court House Street (-71.312831, 41.490132)
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Cumberland. The current time is 02:04:50.

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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.