Origin
Cumberland, MD
Late night in Cumberland on Monday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumberland, MD to Kemp Mill, MD
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
126.2 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
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6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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 Cumberland, MD to Kemp Mill, MD covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bedford Street, North Mechanic Street, National Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.88 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
63.1 miles from Cumberland, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 126.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
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 Kemp Mill, MD is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Kemp Mill, 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 |
| Montrose Road East | 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 Kemp Mill, 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
·
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 right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Road East
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Montrose Road East
13
Turn straight onto Montrose Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Montrose Road
14
Continue on Josiah Henson Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Josiah Henson Parkway
15
Continue on Randolph Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Randolph Road
16
Turn right onto Veirs Mill Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veirs Mill Road
17
Turn left onto University Boulevard West
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
University Boulevard West
18
Turn left onto Arcola Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Arcola Avenue
19
Turn right onto Hoyt Street
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hoyt Street
20
Turn right onto Conti Place
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Conti Place
21
Continue on Northwood Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwood Terrace
22
Arrive at your destination
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 63.1 miles from Cumberland, MD, or about 1h 17m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kemp Mill, 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 126.2 miles and 2h 34m.
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 63.1 mi from Cumberland, MD · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 63.1 miles from Cumberland, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kemp Mill, MD
The final approach into Kemp Mill, 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 Kemp Mill, 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
$20.88 one way
$41.77 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.25 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Kemp Mill, MD
Late night in Kemp Mill on Monday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
63 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 34m 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 Kemp Mill, MD covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 63.1 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 $20.88 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 Kemp Mill, MD is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Kemp Mill, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cumberland, MD to Kemp Mill, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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