Origin
Kingston, RI
Night in Kingston on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, RI to Cumberland Hill, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, RI
Nino Sanger
Cumberland Hill, RI
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
Kingston, RI to Cumberland Hill, RI is 42.4 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 295 and Col Rodman Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Rhode Island, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a relatively short journey, making it easy to fit into a single day without feeling rushed. You'll primarily navigate well-established roadways, so the focus is on getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss transit between these two Rhode Island locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Mooresfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Tower Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Woonsocket Industrial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Manville | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sayles Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, RI and Cumberland Hill, RI.
1
Start on Old North Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old North Road
2
Turn left onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Briar Lane
3
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Upper College Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 138
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Kingstown Road
5
Continue on RI 138
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mooresfield Road
6
Turn left onto US 1; RI 138
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tower Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tower Hill Road
8
Turn straight onto RI 4
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 North: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on RI 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woonsocket Industrial Highway
Exit 8C
Toward RI 99: Woonsocket, Cumberland
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward North Smithfield, Lincoln
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Sayles Hill Road, Lincoln
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sayles Hill Road
16
Continue on RI 126
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old River Road
17
Turn left onto Main Street Manville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street Manville
18
Continue on Manville Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Manville Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
Manville Hill 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Kingston, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Upper College Road
At end of road, turn left onto Upper College Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward North Smithfield, Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward North Smithfield, Lincoln
9
40.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Sayles Hill Road, Lincoln
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Sayles Hill Road, Lincoln
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cumberland Hill, RI
Night in Cumberland Hill on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
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
8 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
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 is a mixed drive, with about 50% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience stretches on I 295, which offers a faster pace, and also navigate local roads like Col Rodman Highway and Mooresfield Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on I 295, providing a solid segment of highway driving. As you transition between the interstate and local roads, expect changes in speed and traffic patterns, reflecting the varied character of this 42.4-mile journey.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Upper College Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 42.4 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 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kingston, RI to Cumberland Hill, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cumberland along the way.
Cumberland
39.7 mi in
|
~54m
|
via RI 99
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.4 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 (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 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 Cumberland Hill, 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 0.4 miles (Upper College Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.3 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cumberland Hill, 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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