How far is North Bethesda, MD from Cumberland, MD?

The driving distance from North Bethesda, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.45 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.36 mi
156.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.36 mi
Kilometers
156.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.45 mi
Kilometers
193.84 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in North Bethesda
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bethesda
2026-05-12T22:02
Arrive Cumberland
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bethesda
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
Williamsport
MD

Town of the United States

From North Bethesda
60.1 mi
01h 09m
To Cumberland
60.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bethesda and Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on Tudor Lane

    45 m · 9 sec · Tudor Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tudor Lane

    103 m · 21 sec · Tudor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

    106 m · 21 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nicholson Lane

    710 ft · 27 sec · Nicholson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Georgetown Road

    1439 ft · 33 sec · Old Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Towne Road

    1189 ft · 26 sec · Towne Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Josiah Henson Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Josiah Henson Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Montrose Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Montrose Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 270 North

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

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

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    943 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bethesda 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
52.4 mi · 44%
US 40
36.8 mi · 31%
I 270 North
27.8 mi · 23%
Josiah Henson Parkway
1.04 mi · 1%
Montrose Road
0.82 mi · 1%
I 70
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

52.1 mi · 00h 56m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsport
01h 09m from North Bethesda
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Bethesda and Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bethesda to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from North Bethesda and 60.3 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bethesda and Sunny near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsport

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

10 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

20 mi away
229 East Martin St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

30 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

32 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bethesda and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 97.36 mi (156.68 km).

North Bethesda

#1 North Bethesda

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population43,828
Coordinates39.0445500, -77.1188700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bethesda (-77.11887, 39.04455)
End: Cumberland (-78.76252, 39.65287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.73
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.37 $34.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.55 $39.09
Premium $4.95 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $5.98 $25.42 $50.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bethesda and Cumberland. The current time is 22:02:34.

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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.