Cumberland, MD Road Trips

Cumberland, MD serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 112-mile quick runs to 193-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Cumberland, MD head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

207.8 mi

Cambridge, MD

Quickest Drive

2h 7m

Gaithersburg, MD

Plan Around Cumberland, MD

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Cumberland, MD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cambridge, MD to Cumberland, MD 207.8 mi · 4h 15m New Carrollton, MD to Cumberland, MD 139.6 mi · 2h 44m Baltimore, MD to Cumberland, MD 138.8 mi · 2h 37m College Park, MD to Cumberland, MD 133.7 mi · 2h 39m

Continue From Cumberland, MD

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Cumberland, MD to Elkton, MD 192.5 mi · 3h 44m Cumberland, MD to North Bel Air, MD 168 mi · 3h 15m Cumberland, MD to Bel Air, MD 167.6 mi · 3h 14m Cumberland, MD to Essex, MD 146.7 mi · 2h 50m

Trips from Cumberland, MD

Cumberland, MD to Elkton, MD

192.5 mi 3h 44m

Cumberland, MD to North Bel Air, MD

168 mi 3h 15m

Cumberland, MD to Bel Air, MD

167.6 mi 3h 14m

Cumberland, MD to Essex, MD

146.7 mi 2h 50m

Cumberland, MD to Gaithersburg, MD

111.6 mi 2h 7m

Driving from Cumberland, MD

On average, trips departing from Cumberland, MD run 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 2m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 193 miles (3h 44m), while the shortest is just 112 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Cumberland, MD most often head toward Elkton, MD (192.5 mi, 3h 44m), North Bel Air, MD (168 mi, 3h 15m), Bel Air, MD (167.6 mi, 3h 14m), Essex, MD (146.7 mi, 2h 50m), and Gaithersburg, MD (111.6 mi, 2h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MD currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 157-mile trip from Cumberland, MD, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cumberland, MD and 7 routes heading into Cumberland, MD, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 112 to 193 miles.

The longest mapped route from Cumberland, MD covers 193 miles and takes approximately 3h 44m. Shorter options start at just 112 miles.

The average route from Cumberland, MD runs about 157 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 157-mile trip from Cumberland, MD costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Cumberland, MD include Elkton, MD, North Bel Air, MD, Bel Air, MD and Essex, MD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Cumberland, MD by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

18,938

Median Income

$47,819

Median Home Value

$120,800

Median Age

41.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Cumberland, MD

Cumberland is a city in Western Maryland. It is on the banks of the North Branch Potomac River and Wills Creek in Allegany County.

Washington Street Historic District is an approximately 35-acre (140,000 m2) residential area to the west of downtown Cumberland and contains large-scale 19th- and 20th-century houses. 1 Allegany County Courthouse, 30 Washington Street. The city's most prominent building, which looms over the Cumberland skyline, is very pretty. 2 Brooke Whiting House of Art, 632 Washington Street, ☏ +1 301-777-7782. Th-Sa 10AM-4PM, tours every hour on the hour. Brooke Whiting, a wealthy world traveler from Cumberland, bequeathed his house and large art collection to the city as a museum. The collection focuses on decorative arts from East Asia, Europe, and America. 3 Canal Place, 13 Canal Street. A National Historic Park at the center of Cumberland in the very attractive Downtown Historic District (along Baltimore St), including the historic Western Maryland Railway Station, a canal boat, festival grounds, an ice-skating rink, and Washington's Headquarters 4 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 16 Washington St. An impressive Gothic church in the historic downtown, which was built upon the former site of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career. 5 Washington Street Library, 31 Washington St, ☏ +1 301-777-1200. Greek Revival-style building constructed between 1849 and 1850

1 Embassy Theater, 49 Baltimore St, ☏ +1 301-722-4692. A restored Art Deco movie palace from the old days of the Queen City, now functioning as a downtown performance theater in a lovely setting. (updated Oct 2017) 2 Charis Winery and Distillery, 16 Howard Street, ☏ +1 240-581-3875, [email protected]. M-Th noon-5PM, F noon-6PM, Sa 11AM-6PM, Su 1-6PM. The first winery and distillery in Cumberland. They do tastings and sell bottles of their wine and spirits. $10 for tasting of 4 wines. (updated Feb 2024) 3 Allegheny Highlands Trail. A 20-mile (32-km) section of the Great Allegheny Passage, a trail leading from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. and paralleling the Western Maryland Scenic Road. The hike to Frostburg is about 10.5 miles (17 km). The hike to Pittsburgh or D.C. is considerably longer! 4 Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Western Maryland Station, 13 Canal St, ☏ +1 301-759-4400. A restored steam powered train runs through the mountains between Cumberland and Frostburg—it's a great way to see the countryside. The train usually runs in the mornings on most weekends starting around 10AM. It's a 3.5-hour round trip. $25 adult, $48 first class. Summer Heritage Festival, Canal Place. on a mid-June weekend. This is the major festival in the city, with historical exhibits, lots of live performances, and a lot of people milling about. Free. Friday after Five, 12 Liberty Street, ☏ +1 301-777-2800. 5-10PM during the summer, every Friday. Another Canal Place staple, with free outdoor movie screenings and live performances.

Most dining in the city itself is in the downtown area. Ethnic restaurants (Chinese) and American cuisine are widely available. Be aware that most restaurants on the downtown mall can be pricey, especially for dinner. For the more budget-conscious traveler, five fast food establishments are also located close to downtown, and the 1 Culinary Cafe, a unique educational restaurant for students at Allegany College of Maryland, is also not costly, and is on the downtown mall. Many other common chain restaurants are located in LaVale. 2 Ristorante Ottaviani, 25 N Centre St, ☏ +1 301-722-0052. Tu-Sa 5-10PM. Fine Italian dining in the downtown historic district. (updated Oct 2017) 3 Crabby Pig, 13 Canal Street, ☏ +1 301-724-7472, [email protected]. Seafood and barbecue, specializing in Maryland crabcakes. (updated Feb 2024) 4 Jin's Asian Cuisine, 36 Queen City Drive, ☏ +1 301-777-5555. Tu-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-10:30PM, Su noon-9:30PM. Chinese and Japanese menu including sushi, plus a few Thai dishes. Available for take-out, delivery or eat in. (updated Apr 2024) 5 Queen City Creamery Scoop Shop, 152 Baltimore St, ☏ +1 240-727-7779. Ice cream shop. Offers many different flavors, some are typical while others are more creative. (updated Oct 2024)

1 K Bar, 1118 Virginia Ave, ☏ +1 301 777-9748. Cumberland's diviest dive bar is a great, if rough-around-the-edges, place to hang out and have a beer and a cheeseburger. (updated Oct 2017) 2 Patrick's Pub, 7 Willison Place, ☏ +1 301-722-1007. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 11AM-8PM. Pub food, fish-and-chips, and a wide selection of beers on tap. (updated Feb 2024) 3 Cafe Mark, 37 Baltimore St, ☏ +1 301-777-0037. M-F 7AM-3PM; Sa 8AM-3PM; Su 8AM-2PM. Coffee (updated Oct 2024) 4 New Embassy Theatre, 49 Baltimore Street, ☏ +1 240-362-7183. Offers drag shows every month for $10, which includes one free drink. Otherwise, the nearest LGBTA clubs are the Mariner in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Vice Versa in Morgantown, West Virginia.

As stated above, the only downtown hotel is the Cumberland Holiday Inn. All other hotels are located in the surrounding area. Best Western, Comfort Inn, Super 8, Slumberland Motel, and the Red Roof Inn all offer great accommodations in LaVale, about five minutes driving time from downtown. Days Inn and Hampton Inn are located in Frostburg, about 15 minutes away. In addition, the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in Flintstone offers luxury accommodations. The Castle B&B, 15925 Mount Savage Road, Mount Savage, ☏ +1 301-264-4645. One of the more intriguing Bed & Breakfasts in Maryland, this actually is a castle in the woods outside Cumberland. The rooms are gorgeous, and they'll pamper you at breakfast—no continental nonsense here! F Sa $145-175. 1 Ramada Cumberland Downtown, 100 S George Street, ☏ +1 301-724-8800. (updated Oct 2017) Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort, 16701 Lakeview Road NE, ☏ +1 301-784-8400. This resort in Flintstone offers offers two golf courses, a spa and a number of children's activities. The pool is on the small side. (updated Oct 2017) 2 The Fairfield Inn, 12 Wineow Street, ☏ +1 301-722-0340. Included in the price is a breakfast to start out the ride with. Bring your swim trunks for the pool. $100-149. (updated Oct 2017)

The easiest and most accessible way to travel to and around Cumberland is by car. Main thoroughfares coming into Cumberland are US 220, US 40, Interstate 68, MD 36, and WV 28. Many travellers to Cumberland arrive as part of a long-distance bike trip. Cumberland connects the 184-mile C&O Canal towpath, which follows the Potomac River all the way to Washington, D.C., and the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage to Pittsburgh. Cumberland is an (approximate) midpoint in this 334-mile, all-off-road bicycle tour through the Appalachians, or an origin or destination to travellers only doing one of the two trails. 1 Cumberland railway station, 201 East Harrison St (close to downtown). (updated Aug 2021) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America. (updated Dec 2020) Routes stopping at Cumberland: Capitol Limited operates daily between Chicago and Washington, D.C. including stops in South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Alliance, Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Cumberland, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, and Rockville. Eastbound trains towards Washington, D.C. leave Cumberland mid-morning while westbound trains to Chicago depart Cumberland early evening. Cumberland has two Greyhound bus stops. 2 Cumberland Bus Stop, 201 E Harrison St, toll-free: +1-800-231-2222. (updated Oct 2024) 3 Cumberland Allegany College Bus Stop, 12401 Willowbrook Rd, toll-free: +1-800-231-2222.

Walking is not only the best method, but also the only method for exploring the downtown area. The Baltimore Street commercial district is closed to traffic and is a pedestrian-only mall. Within a few blocks of this area, one can easily walk to the Canal Place Heritage Area, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, the Washington Street Historic District, as well as a variety of other shops and restaurants. It is important to note that while it is possible to walk from the train station to the only downtown hotel, the Holiday Inn, one has to cross a high-traffic section of railroad tracks to access the hotel as well as the rest of the downtown area. In order to explore the rest of the city and region, however, having a car is advised. Be aware that in the downtown area, parking can sometimes be difficult to find. One public parking garage is available: the Center City Garage on the corner of Pershing and George Streets. There is also a small parking lot accessible from Liberty Street, but the parking garage at this location is now by permit only. There is visitor parking at the Western Maryland Station on Mechanic Street, and metered parking under the Crosstown Bridge (I-68), and along many side streets. Allegany County Transit provides bus service in and around Cumberland. Their phone number is: +1 301-722-6360, hours are M-F 8AM-noon and 1PM-4PM. Fare is $2. A pass is available for $27.50 that is good for $30-worth of rides. Buy passes at the transit office at 1000 LaFayette Avenue. The main transfer station is Roses in the Cumberland Shopping Center.

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