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Trip from Cumberland Hill, RI to North Providence, RI

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

16m

Distance

11.5 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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North Providence, RI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cumberland Hill, RI to North Providence, RI covers 11.5 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Eddie Dowling Highway, Woonsocket Industrial Highway, Mineral Spring Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Eddie Dowling Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.8 miles from Cumberland Hill, RI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 11.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eddie Dowling Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near RI 126 / Old River Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (RI 126 / Old River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | RI 126 / Old River Road

Turn right onto RI 126 / Old River Road

Navigation decision point

5
3.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway

Merge onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward RI 15: Mineral Spring Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward RI 15: Mineral Spring Avenue
6
9 mi into trip | ~11m in | RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto RI 15 / Mineral Spring Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
5
11.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 44 / Smith Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eddie Dowling Highway 4.8 mi 5m
Woonsocket Industrial Highway 2 mi 2m
Mineral Spring Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Fruit Hill Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Sayles Hill Road 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street Manville 0.4 mi <1m
Old River Road 0.3 mi <1m
Manville Hill Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Eddie Dowling Highway — 4.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland Hill, RI and North Providence, RI.

1

Start on Manville Hill Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Manville Hill Road
2

Continue on Main Street Manville

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Main Street Manville
3

Turn right onto RI 126

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Old River Road
4

Turn straight onto Sayles Hill Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Sayles Hill Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward RI 99 South
6

Merge onto RI 99

2.0 mi · 2 min · Woonsocket Industrial Highway
7

Merge onto RI 146

4.8 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on RI 146

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Old Louisquisset Pike
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2 Toward RI 15: Mineral Spring Avenue Use the slight right lane.
10

At end of road, turn right onto RI 15

1.7 mi · 2 min · Mineral Spring Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto Smithfield Road

327 ft · 6 sec · Smithfield Road
12

Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fruit Hill Avenue
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 44

48 ft · 0 sec · Smith Street
14

Turn slight right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue
15

Turn right onto Vineyard Lane

464 ft · 27 sec · Vineyard Lane
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.8 miles from Cumberland Hill, RI, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 11.5 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.8 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Providence, RI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cumberland Hill, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cumberland Hill, RI

This is one driving day of about 11.5 miles and 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cumberland Hill, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Eddie Dowling Highway for about 4.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.8 mi from Cumberland Hill, RI · 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

6 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.8 miles from Cumberland Hill, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Providence, RI

The final approach into North Providence, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Providence, RI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 8.7
View on nps.gov
Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctr...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 9.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.85 one way

$3.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.04 $4.07
premium $4.86 $2.20 $4.40
diesel $5.61 $2.54 $5.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 3.4 0 $1.21 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.01 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.61 $0.74

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.

Forecast data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Cumberland Hill, RI

Evening in Cumberland Hill on Tuesday

Local time

8:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Providence, RI

Evening in North Providence on Tuesday

Local time

8:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

6 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cumberland Hill, RI to North Providence, RI covers 11.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eddie Dowling Highway, Woonsocket Industrial Highway, Mineral Spring Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Cumberland Hill, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (RI 126 / Old River Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cumberland Hill, RI to North Providence, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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