How far is Providence, RI from Cumberland, RI?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Cumberland, RI is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Cumberland.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
108 m · 14 sec · Francis Street
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Take the ramp left
17 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95
55 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Boston
2974 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Keep slight right
2036 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts
1730 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 122: Cumberland
1162 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Mendon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mendon Road
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Turn right 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 Providence 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.
Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.73 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Providence and Rain Showers near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Valley Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Providence and 6.8 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Valley Falls
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Providence station
Route 128 station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.96 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
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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