How far is Olney, MD from Cumberland, MD?

The driving distance from Olney, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.48 mi
02h 21m
Flight
96.88 mi
155.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.88 mi
Kilometers
155.92 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.48 mi
Kilometers
197.12 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olney
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Cumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olney
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
Halfway
MD

City in Oregon, USA

From Olney
61.2 mi
01h 10m
To Cumberland
61.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MD 200 Toll West

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 North: Frederick

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

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

    1986 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hagerstown

    1899 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    52.1 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

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

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    943 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

    13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Centre Street

    1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olney 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
52.4 mi · 43%
US 40
36.8 mi · 30%
I 270 North
22.7 mi · 19%
Intercounty Connector
7.06 mi · 6%
Georgia Avenue
2.28 mi · 2%
MD 200 Toll West
0.42 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halfway
01h 10m from Olney
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Halfway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Olney and 61.3 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Halfway

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

4 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

25 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

33 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.
BUS

Hancock, MD

35 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 96.88 mi (155.92 km).

Olney

#1 Olney

Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America

Population33,844
Coordinates39.1531600, -77.0669200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Population19,131
Coordinates39.6528700, -78.7625200
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Olney (-77.06692, 39.15316)
End: Cumberland (-78.76252, 39.65287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.36 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
8.64 gal · 32.72 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.87 $39.74
Premium $4.95 $21.40 $42.80
Diesel $5.98 $25.83 $51.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Olney and Cumberland. The current time is 01:49:47.

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.