Origin
Cumberland, RI
Evening in Cumberland on Friday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland, RI
Dmytro Koplyk
Hope Valley, RI
Tuesday Temptation
Trip Overview
The drive from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 45.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, I 95, Mendon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 45.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and I 95. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 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 45.2 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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, War...
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
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 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
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 Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.
Warwick
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| I 95 | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Mendon Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Pound Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, RI and Hope Valley, RI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
400 ft
·
32 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pound Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 122
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendon Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
6
Merge onto I 295
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 7
Toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto RI 138
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
RI 3; RI 138
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Cumberland, RI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Cumberland, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hope Valley, RI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hope Valley, RI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.28 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Hope Valley, RI
Evening in Hope Valley on Friday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
58m 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, RI to Hope Valley, RI covers 45.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, I 95, Mendon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Cumberland, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 45.2 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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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