Origin
Cumberland Hill, RI
Night in Cumberland Hill on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland Hill, RI to Kingston, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland Hill, RI
Clément Proust
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Trip Overview
Cumberland Hill to Kingston is 41.1 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 295 and RI 4, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Rhode Island. You'll be sticking to major roadways for the majority of this drive, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between two points in the Northeast. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lot of sightseeing stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Woonsocket Industrial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sayles Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Manville | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Hill, RI and Kingston, RI.
1
Start on Manville Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Manville Hill Road
2
Continue on Main Street Manville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street Manville
3
Turn right onto RI 126
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old River Road
4
Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sayles Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward RI 99 South
6
Merge onto RI 99
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Woonsocket Industrial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8B
Toward I 295 South: Warwick
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 295
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
RI 4
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Tower Hill Road
12
Turn right onto RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on RI 138
478 ft
·
20 sec
·
Kingstown Road
14
Turn right onto Old North Road
158 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old North Road
15
Arrive at destination
Old North Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Cumberland Hill, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Warwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8B
Toward I 295 South: Warwick
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
RI 4
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24B
Toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
RI 138 / Mooresfield Road
Turn right onto RI 138 / Mooresfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.62 one way
$13.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingston, RI
Night in Kingston on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 75% of the journey taking place on faster roads like I 295 and RI 4. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.1 miles on I 295, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a smooth transition with minimal complex intersections, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for most of the trip. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes direct travel over winding scenic detours.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and RI 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 41.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kingston, RI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingston, RI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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