Asheville to Cumberland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348.7 miles 561.1 km · straight line
418.4 miles estimated 673.3 km · driving distance
8h 25min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Asheville from Cumberland?

The distance from Asheville to Cumberland is 348.7 miles (561.1 km) as the crow flies. Cumberland is located NE of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.4 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina and Cumberland in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Asheville and Cumberland. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Asheville to Cumberland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 25min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 6min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 0min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Asheville & Cumberland

Quick Facts

Asheville
35.60°N, 82.55°W
America/New_York
649m elevation
Cumberland
39.65°N, 78.76°W
America/New_York
191m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients