Origin
Cumberland, MD
Late night in Cumberland on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
133.4 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumberland, MD
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College Park, MD
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Cumberland to College Park covers 133.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. This trip serves as a straightforward, single-day transit across Maryland, making it an efficient way to connect the two locations without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $22 on fuel for the journey. Because the entire route remains within the state of Maryland, you will stay comfortably within the Northeast region throughout your travels. It is a practical drive for those looking to move between the mountains and the D.C. metro area with minimal fuss.
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
66.7 miles from Cumberland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed-profile drive utilizes a combination of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the National Freeway, and the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. While 38% of your journey is comprised of highway travel, you will experience varying road conditions as you transition between these major corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 48.3-mile run along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a functional, high-speed experience that shifts from mountain-region driving to the more developed landscape near College Park, keeping you consistently moving toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bedford Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,036 ft
72 ft
Total Climb
1,376 ft
Total Descent
1,929 ft
Highest Point
1,036 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
964 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mechanic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| National Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bedford Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumberland, MD and College Park, MD.
1
Start on North Centre Street
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Centre Street
2
Turn left onto Bedford Street
413 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bedford Street
3
Turn left onto North Mechanic Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mechanic Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
37 mi
·
40 min
·
National Freeway
6
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
8
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 270 South: Washington
10
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left
6.6 mi
·
9 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
13
Merge slight right onto Capital Beltway
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park
15
Turn straight onto New Hampshire Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
New Hampshire Avenue
16
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
17
Turn left onto Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mowatt Lane
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mowatt Lane
19
Exit the roundabout onto Mowatt Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mowatt Lane
20
Turn left onto Knox Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the drive. Aim to depart early to manage traffic expectations as you approach the College Park area. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind the $22 budget, and use your single planned stop to stretch your legs before hitting the final leg of the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. Because the route is only 133.4 miles, you can easily complete it in one sitting while still maintaining a relaxed pace behind the wheel.
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 66.7 miles from Cumberland, MD, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Park, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cumberland, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cumberland, MD
This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cumberland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Cumberland, MD · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Cumberland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, MD
The final approach into College Park, 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 College Park, 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
$22.07 one way
$44.15 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
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: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
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.
Destination
College Park, MD
Late night in College Park on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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 Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bedford Street, North Mechanic Street, National Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Cumberland, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.07 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.
The drive from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 72 ft to 1,036 ft elevation with about 1,376 ft of total climbing.
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