Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
North Kingstown, RI
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Cumberland Hill, RI
Clément Proust
North Kingstown to Cumberland Hill is 35 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I-295 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway focus, this trip is best suited for a single-day excursion. You'll be covering a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief journey between nearby towns. Plan for this to be a driving-centric experience with minimal travel time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Woonsocket Industrial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Allenton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Manville | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sayles Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,209 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~276 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and Cumberland Hill, RI.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right
Turn left
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto West Allenton Road
Turn right onto RI 4
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Continue on RI 99
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road
Continue on RI 126
Turn left onto Main Street Manville
Continue on Manville Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from North Kingstown, 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 10.3 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
| premium | $5.29 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in North Kingstown on Wednesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Cumberland Hill on Wednesday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I-295 and I-95. Expect to spend the majority of your time on these faster-paced routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on I-295, allowing for a consistent speed for a significant portion of the drive. While the profile is highway-centric, you will transition between different interstate highways, so pay attention to your navigation as you switch roads. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Col Rodman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near I 95.
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 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 295): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
555 ft
Total Descent
407 ft
Highest Point
385 ft
~30 mi in
Elevation Range
336 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Kingstown, RI to Cumberland Hill, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cumberland along the way.
Cumberland
North Kingstown is in Washington County, Rhode Island in the United States of America. It has 30 mi (48 km) of coastline on Narragansett Bay and covers almost 58 sq mi (150 km2). As of 2019, the population was approximately 26,000. The town is 60 miles south of Boston, Massachusetts, 20 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, and 12 miles northwest of Newport, Rhode Island. The 143rd Wing of the RI Air National Guard is based at the Quonset airport. North Kingstown encompasses the villages of Allenton, Hamilton, Davisville, Quidnessett, Lafayette, Slocum, Belleville and Saunderstown. While Wickford, a quaint touristic village renowned for its history and its festivals, is part of North Kingstown, it is covered in its own separate article.
Top landmarks
Cumberland is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. It includes the villages of Cumberland Hill and Valley Falls.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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