Origin
North Smithfield, RI
Afternoon in North Smithfield on Friday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Smithfield, 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
18m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
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 Smithfield, RI
Brent Singleton
Cumberland, RI
Dmytro Koplyk
Trip Overview
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Cumberland, RI covers 8.9 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Smithfield Expressway, Greenville Road, Sayles Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on North Smithfield Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.9 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Smithfield Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 1.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Woonsocket Hill Road.
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 18m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woonsocket Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woonsocket Hill Road
Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
RI 104 / Greenville Road
At end of road, turn left onto RI 104 / Greenville Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward RI 146 South: Providence
Navigation decision point
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Main Street Manville
Turn left onto Main Street Manville
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
RI 122 / Mendon Road
Turn right onto RI 122 / Mendon Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Greenville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sayles Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mendon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pound Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Follett Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Manville Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Manville | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Smithfield Expressway
— 1.6 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Smithfield, RI and Cumberland, RI.
1
Start on this road
114 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Woonsocket Hill Road
511 ft
·
26 sec
·
Woonsocket Hill Road
3
Turn left onto Follett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Follett Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto RI 104
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward RI 146 South: Providence
6
Merge onto RI 146
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
7
Continue on RI 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
9
Turn left onto Sayles Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sayles Hill Road
10
Continue on RI 126
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old River Road
11
Turn left onto Main Street Manville
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street Manville
12
Continue on Manville Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Manville Hill Road
13
Turn right onto RI 122
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mendon Road
14
Turn left onto Pound Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pound Road
15
Turn right
299 ft
·
22 sec
16
Turn slight left
101 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
3:39 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Smithfield, RI to Cumberland, RI covers 8.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Smithfield Expressway, Greenville Road, Sayles Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from North Smithfield, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 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 18m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woonsocket Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (RI 104 / Greenville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from North Smithfield, RI to Cumberland, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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