How far is Aberdeen, MD from Cumberland, MD?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.1 mi
02h 47m
Flight
138.72 mi
223.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.72 mi
Kilometers
223.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.1 mi
Kilometers
278.58 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-18T05:01
Arrive Cumberland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Braddock Heights
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Aberdeen
85.6 mi
01h 23m
To Cumberland
87.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bel Air Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bel Air Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beards Hill Road

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Beards Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    2389 ft · 42 sec · Aberdeen Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    943 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Cumberland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
91 mi · 53%
US 40
36.8 mi · 21%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 11%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 3%
West Bel Air Avenue
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braddock Heights
01h 23m from Aberdeen
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Braddock Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Aberdeen and 87.6 miles from Cumberland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Braddock Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Braddock Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braddock Heights.

RAIL

Frederick, MD

8 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

22 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

31 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 138.72 mi (223.25 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Harford County, Maryland, United States

Population15,964
Coordinates39.5095600, -76.1641200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bel Air Avenue (-76.164145, 39.509513)
End: North Centre Street (-78.762322, 39.652993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.93
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.97 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.10 $56.20
Premium $4.95 $30.27 $60.54
Diesel $5.98 $36.54 $73.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Cumberland. The current time is 05:01:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.