How far is North Smithfield, RI from Cumberland, RI?
The driving distance from North Smithfield, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Providence County, Rhode Island
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Smithfield and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield and Cumberland.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
156 m · 26 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road
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Turn left onto Follett Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Follett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Turn left onto RI 146 South: Providence
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
1269 ft · 16 sec · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Take the exit straight
2067 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Sayles Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sayles Hill Road
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Continue on Old River Road
1836 ft · 42 sec · Old River Road
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Turn left onto Main Street Manville
2354 ft · 49 sec · Main Street Manville
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Continue on Manville Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Manville Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Mendon Road
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Turn left 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 North Smithfield 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.
North Smithfield Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway
1.59 mi · 00h 02m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Smithfield to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Cumberland Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from North Smithfield and 5.2 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Cumberland Hill
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 Cumberland Hill.
Providence station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Smithfield and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.65 km).
#1 North Smithfield
Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
| Population | 12,576 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
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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