How far is Arbutus, MD from Cumberland, MD?
The driving distance from Arbutus, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arbutus and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arbutus and Cumberland.
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Start on Shelbourne Road
23 m · 11 sec · Shelbourne Road
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
85 m · 11 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto Westland Boulevard
1795 ft · 56 sec · Westland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Courtney Road
1422 ft · 55 sec · Courtney Road
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Turn left onto Carmella Drive
61 m · 9 sec · Carmella Drive
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Turn right onto Wilton Drive
787 ft · 27 sec · Wilton Drive
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Turn left onto Wilkens Avenue
682 ft · 22 sec · Wilkens Avenue
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Turn right onto Kenwood Avenue
853 ft · 37 sec · Kenwood Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 North
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
36.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street
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Turn left onto South Centre Street
1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbutus and Cumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arbutus and Slight 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 Arbutus to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Funkstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Arbutus and 67.5 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arbutus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Funkstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funkstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arbutus and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 113.43 mi (182.54 km).
#1 Arbutus
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 20,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.2545500, -76.6999700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland
City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.6528700, -78.7625200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Centre Street (-78.762322, 39.652993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.38 | $46.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.23 | $56.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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