Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland, RI
Dmytro Koplyk
Narragansett, RI
Wikimedia Commons
Cumberland to Narragansett is 44.2 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 295 and RI 4, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Rhode Island, moving from the Northeast region down towards the southern coast. It's a straightforward drive that mostly uses major highways, making it a quick hop for a day trip or an easy leg of a larger New England adventure. You'll find this route efficient if you're looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| RI 4 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Boston Neck Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Mendon Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bridgetown Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pound Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, RI and Narragansett, RI.
Start on this road
Turn right
At end of road, turn left onto Pound Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 295
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4
Continue on US 1
Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
Turn right onto RI 1A
Turn right onto Bridge Point Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 4 toward RI 4 South: North Kingstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bridgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.40 one way
$14.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.98 | $8.67 | $17.33 |
| premium | $5.38 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| diesel | $6.34 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Cumberland on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Narragansett on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 44.2 miles on limited-access roads like I 295 and RI 4. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.6 miles on I 295 before transitioning to surface roads like Boston Neck Road. Expect a good amount of highway cruising with frequent exits as you approach your destination.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
431 ft
Total Descent
735 ft
Highest Point
380 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
353 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cumberland, RI to Narragansett, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.
Warwick
Founded 1635
Cumberland is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. It includes the villages of Cumberland Hill and Valley Falls.
Top landmarks
Narragansett is in South County, Rhode Island. It includes the beach villages of Galilee, Scarborough, Point Judith, and Bonnet Shores. Families and students enjoy Narragansett especially in the summer because beaches are so close. The area has a high concentration of college students from the University of Rhode Island within its neighborhoods, restaurants, and bars.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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