Origin
North Providence, RI
Late night in North Providence on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, 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
18m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Providence, RI
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Cumberland Hill, RI
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Trip Overview
North Providence, RI to Cumberland Hill, RI is 11.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Eddie Dowling Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Rhode Island, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a highway cruise. With only an 18-minute estimated drive time, this route is easily managed as a quick errand or a brief addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Mineral Spring Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Woonsocket Industrial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Manville | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sayles Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old River Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Manville Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eddie Dowling Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Cumberland Hill, RI.
1
Start on this road
464 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evans Park
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Smith Street
5
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruit Hill Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto Smithfield Road
430 ft
·
13 sec
·
Smithfield Road
7
Turn right onto RI 15
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mineral Spring Avenue
8
Turn left onto Cooper Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto RI 246
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Charles Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward RI 146 North
11
Merge onto RI 146
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on RI 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woonsocket Industrial Highway
Exit 8C
Toward RI 99: Woonsocket, Cumberland
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward North Smithfield, Lincoln
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
211 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Sayles Hill Road, Lincoln
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sayles Hill Road
17
Continue on RI 126
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old River Road
18
Turn left onto Main Street Manville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street Manville
19
Continue on Manville Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Manville Hill Road
20
Arrive at destination
Manville Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evans Park
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Cumberland Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and local roads rather than cruising on an open highway. With 0% highway share, expect a continuous local road experience throughout the 11.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.4 miles along Eddie Dowling Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more turns. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention at each junction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Eddie Dowling Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Evans Park.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between North Providence, RI and Cumberland Hill, RI, road signs point toward Cumberland, Smithfield and Lincoln.
Cumberland
9 mi in
|
~13m
|
via RI 99
Smithfield
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
Lincoln
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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