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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 18.6 mi, about 21m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~6,171 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~270 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 53 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and Cumberland Hill, RI.
1
Start on this road
364 ft·27 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right
93 ft·12 sec
3
Turn left
52 ft·6 sec
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi·30 sec·Tower Hill Road
5
Turn right onto West Allenton Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Allenton Road
6
Turn right onto RI 4
9.5 mi·12 min·Col Rodman Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·3 min·I 95
Toward I 95 North: ProvidenceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
19 mi·21 min·I 295
Exit 28AToward I 295 North: WoonsocketUse the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 18BToward RI 146 North: WoonsocketUse the right lane.
10
Continue on RI 99
1.0 mi·1 min·Woonsocket Industrial Highway
Exit 8CToward RI 99: Woonsocket, Cumberland
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 1Toward North Smithfield, LincolnUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
211 ft·5 sec
Toward Sayles Hill Road, LincolnUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sayles Hill Road
14
Continue on RI 126
0.3 mi·42 sec·Old River Road
15
Turn left onto Main Street Manville
0.4 mi·49 sec·Main Street Manville
16
Continue on Manville Hill Road
0.3 mi·28 sec·Manville Hill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Manville Hill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
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.
6
10.3 mi into trip|~14m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 North: Providence
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Providence
8
12.9 mi into trip|~18m 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
31.5 mi into trip|~39m 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
33.3 mi into trip|~42m 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
33.5 mi into trip|~43m 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
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$6.47
$12.94
premium
$5.07
$6.98
$13.96
diesel
$5.60
$7.72
$15.43
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, 2026-08-31.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Aug 17, 2026
Origin
North Kingstown, RI
Night
in North Kingstown on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Rain Showers Likely
SE 7 to 12 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued August 17 at 2:17AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Cumberland Hill, RI
Night
in Cumberland Hill on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Rain Showers Likely
SE 5 to 8 mph63% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued August 17 at 2:17AM EDT until August 17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 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.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
8/10
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.
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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
385 ft49 ft
Total Climb
555 ft
Total Descent
407 ft
Highest Point
385 ft
~30 mi in
Elevation Range
336 ft
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 North Kingstown, RI to Cumberland Hill, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Cumberland along the way.
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
•Wickford — village in the town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island
•Davisville Historic District — historic district in Rhode Island, United States
•Hamilton Mill Village Historic District — North Kingstown, RI, listed on the NRHP in Rhode Island
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Yes — Roger Williams National Memorial and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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 Cumberland Hill, RI before heading back.
