Cumberland, RI to Jamestown, RI is 44.7 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I-295 and RI-4, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Rhode Island, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a practical transfer between points in the Northeast. Expect a drive that is primarily highway, so it's a straightforward journey focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. With a recommended one-day duration, you'll have plenty of time to make the short trip and still enjoy your day.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 295
20.6 mi
23m
RI 4
9.9 mi
12m
RI 138
5.6 mi
8m
I 95
3 mi
4m
Mendon Road
1.6 mi
2m
Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Pound Road
0.8 mi
1m
Tower Hill Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, RI and Jamestown, 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
1.6 mi·2 min·Mendon Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
6
Merge onto I 295
21 mi·23 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi·4 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
9.9 mi·12 min·RI 4
Exit 24BToward RI 4 South: North KingstownUse the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Tower Hill Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, NewportUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·26 sec
12
Merge onto RI 138
5.6 mi·8 min·RI 138
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Jamestown
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
16
Continue on Conanicus Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Conanicus Avenue
17
Turn right onto Knowles Court
60 ft·2 sec·Knowles Court
18
Arrive at destination
Knowles Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Cumberland, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, War...
5
2.9 mi into trip|~6m in|I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.5 mi into trip|~29m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.5 mi into trip|~33m 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
7
37.1 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward RI 138 East: Jamestown, Newport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.01 one way
$14.03 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$7.88
$15.75
premium
$4.81
$8.47
$16.94
diesel
$4.80
$8.44
$16.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.4
0
$4.69
$2.15
Efficient EV
11.2
0
$3.91
$1.79
EV Truck/SUV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Cumberland, RI
Evening
in Cumberland on Saturday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
W 8 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:35PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 13 at 11:47PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Jamestown, RI
Evening
in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Clear
SW 14 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:35PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 13 at 11:47PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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
3 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 88% of the route utilizing major roads like I-295 and RI-4. You'll experience a long stretch of 20.6 miles on I-295, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to RI-4 and then RI-138, the character remains largely that of a well-maintained highway, facilitating a smooth and uninterrupted journey. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than a winding, scenic tour.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 44.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
385 ft7 ft
Total Climb
353 ft
Total Descent
677 ft
Highest Point
385 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
378 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cumberland, RI and Jamestown, RI, road signs point toward Warwick and Newport.
Warwick
2.5 mi in|~5m
Newport
37.1 mi in|~47m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Jamestown is village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay. Jamestown is 25 miles (40 km) south of Providence and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation. Accessible by bridge, via car or bus, this small coastal gem is a great place to visit any time of the year.
Top landmarks
•Beavertail Lighthouse — lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
•Fort Wetherill — historic site in Rhode Island, United States
•Artillery Park — historic cemetery in Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Jamestown, 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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Jamestown, RI before heading back.
