How far is Cumberland, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Cumberland, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Georgetown.
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Start on Kingdom Come Drive
27 m · 2 sec · Kingdom Come Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
743 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1491 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frazier Street
141 m · 12 sec · Frazier Street
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Turn right
889 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
2577 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and Georgetown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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7.48 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Cumberland and 5.7 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cumberland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 7.16 mi (11.52 km).
#1 Cumberland
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.9781500, -82.9885000 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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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