How far is Portsmouth, RI from Cumberland, RI?

The driving distance from Portsmouth, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
41.97 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.54 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Portsmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portsmouth
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Cumberland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portsmouth
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
East Providence
RI

A city in Providence County, Rhode Island.

From Portsmouth
16.1 mi
00h 24m
To Cumberland
25.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Portsmouth and Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Freeborn Street

    131 m · 22 sec · Freeborn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Boyds Lane

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boyds Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hope Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hope Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wampanoag Trail

    642 ft · 12 sec · Wampanoag Trail

  12. 12

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

    688 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto County Road

    1 km · 58 sec · County Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road

    531 ft · 9 sec · County Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto County Road

    667 ft · 11 sec · County Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Willett Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willett Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pawtucket Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  19. 19

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

    2 mi · 4 min · Pawtucket Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Continue on School Street

    1123 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    69 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    131 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Street

    86 m · 6 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Summer Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · Summer Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mendon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Mendon Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pound Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pound Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left

    620 ft · 45 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawtucket Avenue
6.14 mi · 15%
Mendon Road
4.33 mi · 10%
Hope Street
3.83 mi · 9%
County Road
3.47 mi · 8%
Broad Street
2.92 mi · 7%
Main Street
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hope Street

Continue on Hope Street

3.83 mi · 00h 06m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Providence
00h 24m from Portsmouth
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

East Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Portsmouth and 25.8 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Portsmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near East Providence

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

4 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

52 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

Portsmouth

#1 Portsmouth

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

Population17,108
Coordinates41.6023200, -71.2503300
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

Town of the United States

Population35,207
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.4328400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Freeborn Street (-71.250436, 41.602105)
End: (-71.435008, 41.968847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.86 $7.19 $14.38
Diesel $6.00 $8.88 $17.75

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 Portsmouth and Cumberland. The current time is 01:12:37.

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.