Maryland, United States
Historic National Road (Maryland)
America's first federally funded highway through Maryland.
Cumberland → Baltimore
- Distance
- 142 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Cumberland Terminus
- Frederick
- Baltimore Inner Harbor
Must ride
★ 8.3/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops

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