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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.75 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.69 mi
42.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumming
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Brookhaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookhaven
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Cumming
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookhaven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alpharetta
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Brookhaven
16.4 mi
00h 22m
To Cumming
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    121 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    42 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    132 m · 11 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast

    60 m · 11 sec · Dresden Drive Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    54 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wieuca Road Northeast

    761 ft · 17 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Wieuca Road Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Phipps Boulevard

    44 m · 3 sec · Phipps Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Phipps Boulevard

    1810 ft · 39 sec · Phipps Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lenox Road Northeast

    1104 ft · 21 sec · Lenox Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 400 North

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    23.5 mi · 28 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Buford, Cumming

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming

    1344 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 20 West: Cumming

    1515 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Buford Highway

    2250 ft · 48 sec · Buford Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    52 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Cumming.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
23.5 mi · 72%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
3.92 mi · 12%
Peachtree Road Northeast
1.41 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.36 mi · 4%
GA 20 West
0.54 mi · 2%
Buford Highway
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 22m from Brookhaven
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alpharetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpharetta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Cumming. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).

Brookhaven

#1 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Cumming

#2 Cumming

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

Population6,639
Coordinates34.2073200, -84.1401900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookhaven (-84.3402, 33.85844)
End: Cumming (-84.14019, 34.20732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.11
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookhaven and Cumming. The current time is 00:35:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.