Trip from College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

133.7 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 40m

8 AM

3h 1m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

3h 0m

8 PM

2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD covers 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, US 40, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.9 miles from College Park, MD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 133.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and US 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.1 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 133.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Sp...

11.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 270

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 North: Frederick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick

22.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11; 12 Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West...

43.7 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 32 Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore

96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | US 40

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.

Baltimore

43.7 mi in | ~1h

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	52.1 mi	55m
US 40	36.8 mi	40m
I 270	31.6 mi	40m
Capital Beltway	7.6 mi	9m
Adelphi Road	2.3 mi	4m
Mowatt Lane	0.4 mi	1m
Knox Road	0.4 mi	1m
Campus Drive	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 52.1 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park, MD and Cumberland, MD.

Start on Knox Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Knox Road

Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

Enter roundabout onto Campus Drive

172 ft · 5 sec · Campus Drive

Continue on Campus Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Campus Drive

Turn right onto Adelphi Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Adelphi Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto MD 650

0.3 mi · 36 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 495

7.6 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 270

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 270

Exit 35 Toward I 270 North: Frederick Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 270

7.0 mi · 9 min · I 270

Toward I 270 North Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec

Exit 11; 12 Toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 270

21 mi · 26 min · I 270

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 32 Toward I 70: Hagerstown, Baltimore Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 70 West: Hagerstown Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

52 mi · 55 min · I 70

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 40

37 mi · 40 min · US 40

Toward US 40, I 68: Cumberland Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 43C Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

151 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto West Harrison Street

41 ft · 6 sec · West Harrison Street

Turn left onto South Centre Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · South Centre Street

Arrive at destination

North Centre Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from College Park, MD, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.9 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cumberland, MD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving College Park, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from College Park, MD

This is one driving day of about 133.7 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from College Park, MD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 52.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.9 mi from College Park, MD · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

67 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from College Park, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cumberland, MD

The final approach into Cumberland, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cumberland, MD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.12 one way

$44.25 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$24.21	$48.42
premium	$4.92	$25.91	$51.82
diesel	$5.64	$29.70	$59.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.1	$14.04	$6.42
Efficient EV	33.4	$11.70	$5.35
EV Truck/SUV	53.5	$18.72	$8.56

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

College Park, MD

Evening in College Park on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cumberland, MD

Evening in Cumberland on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

67 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

27 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD covers 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, US 40, I 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.9 miles from College Park, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.

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Trip from College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cumberland, MD

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

College Park, MD

Cumberland, MD

Same local time

27 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 39m on the road

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