Origin
North Kingstown, RI
Night in North Kingstown on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from North Kingstown, RI to Cumberland, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from North Kingstown to Cumberland, you can expect a quick 36.4-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this a very cost-effective commute within Rhode Island. Since both ends of the trip are located in the Northeast, you will remain within the same familiar regional landscape the entire time. It is an straightforward transit that works well for a flexible schedule, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Col Rodman Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Mendon Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pound Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Allenton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tower Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Kingstown, RI and Cumberland, 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: Providence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 295
Exit 28A
Toward I 295 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward RI 122: Cumberland
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto RI 122
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendon Road
11
Turn right onto Pound Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Road
12
Turn right
299 ft
·
22 sec
13
Turn slight left
101 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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
33.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward RI 122: Cumberland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 20
Toward RI 122: Cumberland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Cumberland, RI
Night in Cumberland on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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.
Road read
48m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via Tower Hill Road, West Allenton Road, and Col Rodman Highway, which means your focus will be on local maneuvering rather than high-speed highway driving. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, placing you entirely on surface streets for the duration of the 36.4-mile trip. Because the drive is localized and winding, you will find yourself navigating constant shifts in direction instead of long, uninterrupted stretches. It offers a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Col Rodman Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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.
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, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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