How far is City of Baltimore, MD from Cumberland, MD?

The driving distance from City of Baltimore, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
138.82 mi
02h 37m
Flight
117.39 mi
188.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.39 mi
Kilometers
188.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.82 mi
Kilometers
223.41 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Wed, May 13, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in City of Baltimore
Wed, May 13, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Baltimore
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Cumberland
Wed, May 13, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Baltimore
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
Funkstown
MD

Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States

From City of Baltimore
69.3 mi
01h 18m
To Cumberland
69.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Baltimore and Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Baltimore and Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Saint Paul Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Light Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Light Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Conway Street

    1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  10. 10

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

    951 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

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

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    943 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Baltimore 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
91 mi · 66%
US 40
36.8 mi · 26%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 3%
I 95 South
3.67 mi · 3%
Cal Ripken Way
0.71 mi · 1%
I 695 West
0.62 mi
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Funkstown
01h 18m from City of Baltimore
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Baltimore and Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Baltimore to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 69.3 miles from City of Baltimore and 69.5 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Baltimore and Sunny near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Funkstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Funkstown, 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 Funkstown.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

28 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

34 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Baltimore and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 117.39 mi (188.92 km).

City of Baltimore

#1 City of Baltimore

Independent city in Maryland, United States

Population621,849
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Cumberland (-78.76252, 39.65287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.04
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.02 $40.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.95 $24.27 $48.55
Diesel $5.98 $29.30 $58.60

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Baltimore and Cumberland. The current time is 23:10:39.

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.