How far is Salisbury, MD from Cumberland, MD?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MD to Cumberland, MD is about 244.2 miles (393 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Cumberland.
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Start on the route
23 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Vine Street
766 ft · 29 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Salisbury Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · South Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Sussex Highway
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Take the exit slight left
51 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Rifle Range Road
673 ft · 19 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Seashore Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway
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Continue on Shore Highway
17.4 mi · 24 min · Shore Highway
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Continue on Queen Anne Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Queen Anne Highway
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Take the exit slight right
527 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Gateway
26.1 mi · 37 min · Ocean Gateway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 2 North: Ritchie Highway, Severna Park
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Ritchie Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 North, I 695: Baltimore
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 24 min · Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North
1913 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
36.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street
13 m · 6 sec · West Harrison Street
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Turn left onto South Centre Street
1193 ft · 42 sec · South Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Cumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salisbury and Patchy Fog near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 244.2 miles (393 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Salisbury and 124.5 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salisbury and Patchy Fog near Cumberland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 191.85 mi (308.76 km).
#1 Salisbury
City in southeastern Maryland, United States
| Population | 33,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606700, -75.5993700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland
City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 19,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.6528700, -78.7625200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Centre Street (-78.762322, 39.652993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.09 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.64 | $79.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.70 | $85.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.55 | $103.10 |
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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