How far is Georgetown, KY from Cumberland, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Cumberland, KY is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 Georgetown and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Cumberland.
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Start on the route
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2395 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left onto College Road
2577 ft · 54 sec · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119
877 ft · 16 sec · United States Highway 119
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Turn left onto Frazier Street
153 m · 14 sec · Frazier Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2234 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Kingdom Come Drive
27 m · 2 sec · Kingdom Come Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kingdom Come Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Cumberland.
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
Turn sharp right
7.03 mi · 00h 12m
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 Georgetown to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Georgetown and 5.7 miles from Cumberland.
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 7:50 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cumberland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 7.16 mi (11.52 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.9781500, -82.9885000 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland (-82.9885, 36.97815)
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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