How far is Cumberland, MD from Havre de Grace, MD?

The driving distance from Cumberland, MD to Havre de Grace, MD is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
176.05 mi
03h 23m
Flight
142.36 mi
229.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.36 mi
Kilometers
229.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.05 mi
Kilometers
283.32 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre de Grace
Sat, May 16, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Cumberland
Sun, May 17, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumberland
2026-05-16T19:47
Arrive Havre de Grace
Sat, May 16, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:12 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
Ballenger Creek
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Cumberland
87.9 mi
01h 41m
To Havre de Grace
88.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cumberland and Havre de Grace.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland and Havre de Grace.

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 South: Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    2879 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 95 South: Baltimore, Washington

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Express Toll Lanes

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22: Aberdeen, Churchville

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen

    100 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 22 East: Aberdeen

    769 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Aberdeen Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit right toward US 40 East

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto North Philadelphia Boulevard

    2562 ft · 52 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Revolution Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Union Avenue

    2108 ft · 52 sec · South Union Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Union Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumberland and Havre de Grace.

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
31 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.4 mi · 44%
National Freeway
37 mi · 21%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 9%
I 95 North
12.2 mi · 7%
Baltimore
9.14 mi · 5%
Express Toll Lanes
8.33 mi · 5%
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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
01h 41m from Cumberland
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cumberland and Sunny near Havre de Grace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumberland to Havre de Grace?

The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Cumberland and 88.1 miles from Havre de Grace.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cumberland and Sunny near Havre de Grace.

Stop Ideas Near Ballenger Creek

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

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

RAIL

Frederick, MD

5 mi away
100 South East Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

7 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

26 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

39 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cumberland and Havre de Grace. Straight-line distance: 142.36 mi (229.11 km).

Cumberland

#1 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Havre de Grace

#2 Havre de Grace

City in Maryland, USA

Population14,147
Coordinates39.5492800, -76.0916200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland (-78.76252, 39.65287)
End: Havre de Grace (-76.09162, 39.54928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.75
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.37 $50.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $4.95 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.98 $37.14 $74.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cumberland and Havre de Grace. The current time is 19:47:19.

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.