Origin
Cumberland, MD
Evening in Cumberland on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
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
9/10
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
The drive from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, National Freeway, Eisenhower Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.07 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
66.7 miles from Cumberland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cumberland, MD to College Park, MD covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.3 miles.
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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 89.2 miles in near I 70 Exit 53.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 133.4 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 89.2 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
89.2 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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I 70 Exit 53
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53 toward I 270 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
6
112.5 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
119.1 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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I 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270 toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
8
129.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South...
6
129.9 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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Adelphi Road
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 48.3 mi | 51m |
| National Freeway | 37 mi | 40m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| I 270 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Capital Beltway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway) | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Adelphi Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Mowatt Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 48.3 mi, about 51m
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
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 68; US 40; US 220
37 mi
·
40 min
·
National Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on I 70; US 40
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
8
Continue on I 70
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit onto I 70 Exit 53
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 70 Exit 53
Exit 53
Toward I 270 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 270
23 mi
·
29 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 270
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 270
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 270
Toward I 270 South: Silver Spring, College Park
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 495
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 28B
Toward MD 650 South: New Hampshire Avenue South, Takoma Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto MD 650
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
New Hampshire Avenue
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Adelphi Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Adelphi Road
Use the none lane.
17
Turn left onto Campus Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Campus Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto Mowatt Lane
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mowatt Lane
19
Continue on 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 destination
Knox Road
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 66.7 miles from Cumberland, MD, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 3m
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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 48.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Cumberland, MD · 1h 13m 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
Evening in College Park on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, National Freeway, Eisenhower Memorial Highway. 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 133.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 89.2 miles (I 70 Exit 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.5 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.1 miles (I 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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