How far is Cumberland, MD from California, MD?
The driving distance from Cumberland, MD to California, MD is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and California.
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Start on North Centre Street
20 m · 8 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Bedford Street
126 m · 21 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto North Mechanic Street
1559 ft · 1 min · North Mechanic Street
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Take the ramp left
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
37 mi · 41 min · National Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
25.7 mi · 34 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Forestville Road
130 m · 12 sec · Forestville Road
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Turn slight right onto MD 337 South
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto MD 5 South: Waldorf
2410 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
8.1 mi · 10 min · Branch Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Crain Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Crain Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Lexington Park, Leonardtown
1536 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Mattawoman Beantown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mattawoman Beantown Road
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Turn left onto Leonardtown Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Leonardtown Road
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Continue on Three Notch Road
21.7 mi · 31 min · Three Notch Road
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Turn left onto Shady Mile Drive
1065 ft · 48 sec · Shady Mile Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Mile Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and California.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cumberland and Sunny near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to California?
The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Cumberland and 98.4 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cumberland and Sunny near California.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and California. Straight-line distance: 152.98 mi (246.19 km).
#1 Cumberland
City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.6528700, -78.7625200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
California is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3004000, -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: California (-76.50745, 38.3004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.92 | $63.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
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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