How far is Cumberland, MD from Cambridge, MD?

The driving distance from Cumberland, MD to Cambridge, MD is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.33 mi
04h 14m
Flight
162.38 mi
261.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.38 mi
Kilometers
261.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.33 mi
Kilometers
333.66 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-04-15T16:20
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cumberland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mount Airy
MD

City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States

From Cumberland
103.6 mi
02h 07m
To Cambridge
103.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Centre Street

    20 m · 8 sec · North Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    126 m · 21 sec · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Mechanic Street

    1559 ft · 1 min · North Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    37 mi · 41 min · National Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie

    2796 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    33.6 mi · 48 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Race Street

    935 ft · 25 sec · Race Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.4 mi · 37%
National Freeway
37 mi · 18%
US 50 East
33.8 mi · 16%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 9%
MD 100 East
18.1 mi · 9%
Governor Ritchie Highway
6.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Airy
02h 07m from Cumberland
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cumberland and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Cumberland and 103.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cumberland and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy

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

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

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

20 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

22 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

32 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

45 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 162.38 mi (261.33 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

City in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Population12,213
Coordinates38.5631700, -76.0788300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland (-78.76252, 39.65287)
End: Cambridge (-76.07883, 38.56317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.69 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.74
14.62 gal · 55.38 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.87 $59.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.62 $67.24
Premium $4.95 $36.21 $72.43
Diesel $5.98 $43.71 $87.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and Cambridge. The current time is 16:20:27.

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.