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

The driving distance from Havre de Grace, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.55 mi
02h 52m
Flight
142.36 mi
229.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
177.55 mi
Kilometers
285.74 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Sat, May 16, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Havre de Grace
Sun, May 17, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre de Grace
2026-05-16T18:48
Arrive Cumberland
Sat, May 16, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre de Grace
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Havre de Grace
87.7 mi
01h 26m
To Cumberland
89.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Union Avenue

    2108 ft · 56 sec · North Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Revolution Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Revolution Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pulaski Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Philadelphia Boulevard

    1428 ft · 22 sec · North Philadelphia Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward MD 22 West

    917 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Aberdeen Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Aberdeen Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Baltimore

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    943 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
91 mi · 51%
US 40
36.8 mi · 21%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi · 3%
Pulaski Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballenger Creek
01h 26m from Havre de Grace
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre de Grace and Mostly Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ballenger Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Havre de Grace and 89.8 miles from Cumberland.

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 35.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Havre de Grace and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 142.36 mi (229.11 km).

Havre de Grace

#1 Havre de Grace

City in Maryland, USA

Population14,147
Coordinates39.5492800, -76.0916200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North Union Avenue (-76.091664, 39.549279)
End: North Centre Street (-78.762322, 39.652993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.95 $31.06 $62.12
Diesel $5.98 $37.49 $74.99

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 Havre de Grace and Cumberland. The current time is 18:48:45.

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.