Cambridge, Maryland
Cambridge is a city of 13,152 people in Dorchester County, Maryland, founded in 1793.
Why visit Cambridge
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Frederick C. Malkus Bridge, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Stanley Institute and Annie Oakley House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Cambridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 13,096 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Dorchester County and the county's largest municipality. Cambridge is the fourth most populous city in Maryland's Eastern Shore region, after Salisbury, Elkton and Easton.
From the Wikipedia article Cambridge, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Frederick C. Malkus Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Cambridge, Maryland
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
School · 3.9 mi
Scientific research center in the University System of Maryland
Museums and landmarks16
Stanley Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic African American one-room schoolhouse in Dorchester County, Maryland
Annie Oakley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home located at Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Cambridge, Maryland, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Maryland
Dorchester County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Courthouse in Maryland, United States of America
Glasgow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic home located at Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States of America
Goldsborough House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
LaGrange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Patricia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Chesapeake Bay log canoe
Pine Street Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Sycamore Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Dorchester Arts Center
Museum · 1.3 mi
321 High Street
Mo off; Tu,Th,Sa 12:00-18:00; We,Fr 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
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5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Peking House
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Th,Fr 11:00-21:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Taqueria & mexican food
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
Authentic Mexican food
620 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge
23 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
100 Heron Boulevard, Cambridge
Churches and places of worship44
Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Rock Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
2616 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge
Saint Pauls United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
205 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Dorchester County Career And Technology Center
School · 1.0 mi
2465 Cambridge Bypass, Cambridge
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
School · 1.9 mi
1405 Glasgow Road, Cambridge
Healthcare5
TidalHealth Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
300 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge
Map of Cambridge
159 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 30°F | 3.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Royal Oak 2 Ssw Hcn (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dorchester County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-04: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cambridge-Dorchester Airport (CGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Annapolis Neck 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Annapolis 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Arnold 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Brock Hall 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Milford 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Brandywine 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bowie 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Camp Springs 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bensville 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dover 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cambridge Municipal Building, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stanley Institute, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dorchester County Courthouse, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Christ Rock United Methodist Church (25770509173), Preservation Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- AnnieOakleyHsLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meredith House, Cambridge, Maryland - Stierch, Sarah Stierch, CC BY 2.0
- Water Street Pumping Station 1911 Cambridge Maryland, Daniel L. Brandewie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GlasgowMay2014, Newhoudl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pine Street Neighborhood Historic District, Cambridge MD, Daniel L. Brandewie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Choptank parish, Jweaver28, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goldsborough House-18th Century Federal Style Mansion, Daviddelaria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SycamoreCottageLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
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