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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

Save up to 14 min
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.

Downtown Cumberland, RI, RI

Cumberland, RI

Dmytro Koplyk

Downtown Hope Valley, RI, RI

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 Pound Road, Mendon Road, I 295 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pound Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pound Road
Mendon Road
I 295 South
RI 138
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pound Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, RI and Hope Valley, RI.

1

Start on the route

0.1 mi · 47 sec · the route
2

Turn right

400 ft · 33 sec
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pound Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pound Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mendon Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Mendon Road
5

Take the ramp left toward I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick

0.3 mi · 47 sec · I 295 South, RI 146 South: Johnston, Warwick
6

Merge slight left

21 mi · 23 min
7

Merge slight left

3.0 mi · 4 min
8

Keep slight right

17 mi · 19 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown

0.3 mi · 45 sec · RI 138: Hope Valley, South Kingstown
10

Turn right onto Main Street

1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
11

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from Cumberland, RI · 29m into the drive

city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cranston, RI

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.

Popular next leg

Cranston, RI to Hope Valley, RI

28.8 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Smithfield, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cranston, RI

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cumberland, RI

Afternoon in Cumberland on Friday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hope Valley, RI

Afternoon in Hope Valley on Friday

Local time

4:44 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 Pound Road, Mendon Road, I 295 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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.

The drive from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cumberland, RI to Hope Valley, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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