Origin
North Providence, RI
Afternoon in North Providence on Friday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Providence, RI to Cumberland, RI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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, RI
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Trip Overview
This short, 14.5-mile drive from North Providence to Cumberland, Rhode Island, is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes I-295 and local roads like Mendon Road and Putnam Pike, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's so brief, there's no need to split this into an overnight trip; you can complete it and be back before you know it. This drive is ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic excursion without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a 56% highway share on this drive, featuring a longest stretch of 8.1 miles on I-295. This means you'll experience some faster-paced driving on the interstate, interspersed with more local road conditions. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' so be prepared for transitions between higher-speed travel and potentially lower speeds or more turns as you navigate Mendon Road and Putnam Pike. This blend means the road's character shifts throughout the 21-minute journey, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Fruit Hill Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fruit Hill Avenue
Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Evans Park
Turn sharp left onto Evans Park
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44 / Smith Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 44 / Smith Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 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.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Mendon Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Putnam Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Smith Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pound Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Centerdale Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Evans Park | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fruit Hill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Providence, RI and Cumberland, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smith Street
5
Enter roundabout onto US 44
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
6
Continue on US 44
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Centerdale Bypass
7
Turn right onto US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Putnam Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Boston
9
Merge onto I 295
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward RI 122: Cumberland
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto RI 122
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendon Road
12
Turn right onto Pound Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Road
13
Turn right
299 ft
·
22 sec
14
Turn slight left
101 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Cumberland on Friday
Local time
2:00 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.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 North Providence, RI to Cumberland, RI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, Mendon Road, Putnam Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from North Providence, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 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 is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Fruit Hill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Evans Park): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 44 / Smith Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Providence, RI to Cumberland, 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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