Origin
Cumberland, RI
Morning in Cumberland on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland, RI to East Providence, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland, RI
Dmytro Koplyk
East Providence, RI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cumberland, RI to East Providence, RI covers 14.6 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mendon Road, Pawtucket Avenue, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on Mendon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mendon Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Pawtucket Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Broad Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| School Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pound Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Warren Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beverage Hill Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mendon Road
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, RI and East Providence, RI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
400 ft
·
32 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pound Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Mendon Road
5
Turn left onto Broad Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn slight right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
8
Turn straight onto RI 114
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
9
Turn slight left onto RI 114
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Beverage Hill Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto RI 114
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Street
11
Continue on RI 114
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
12
Continue on US 1A; RI 114
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pawtucket Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto RI 103
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
RI 103
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pound Road
At end of road, turn left onto Pound Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
RI 122 / Mendon Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122 / Mendon Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
14 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Turn right onto RI 103 / Warren Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
East Providence, RI
Morning in East Providence on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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?
14.6 mi in 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Mendon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pound Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (RI 122 / Mendon Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Mendon Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pound Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (RI 122 / Mendon Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Providence, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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