How far is Brookhaven, GA from Cumming, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Cumming, GA is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Cumming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Cumming.
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Start on the route
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
132 m · 11 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast
60 m · 11 sec · Dresden Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Wieuca Road Northeast
761 ft · 17 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast
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Continue on Wieuca Road Northeast
42 m · 3 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Phipps Boulevard
44 m · 3 sec · Phipps Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Phipps Boulevard
1810 ft · 39 sec · Phipps Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lenox Road Northeast
1104 ft · 21 sec · Lenox Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 North
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
23.5 mi · 28 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Buford, Cumming
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming
1344 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming
1515 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Buford Highway
2250 ft · 48 sec · Buford Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight
52 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Cumming.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
23.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Sunny near Cumming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Cumming?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Brookhaven and 16.3 miles from Cumming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookhaven and Sunny near Cumming.
Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpharetta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Cumming. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumming
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 34.2073200, -84.1401900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumming (-84.14019, 34.20732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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