How far is Commerce, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Commerce, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.72 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41.97 mi
67.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Mon, May 4, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Commerce
Mon, May 4, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce
2026-05-04T10:53
Arrive Smyrna
Mon, May 4, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Watkinsville
GA

Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States

From Commerce
25.3 mi
00h 29m
To Smyrna
26.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Commerce and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Commerce and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    32 m · 7 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    56 m · 10 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Line Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Line Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto View Street

    56 m · 8 sec · View Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    66 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Macon Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on White Oak Drive

    795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Macon Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce and Smyrna.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Highway
13.4 mi · 26%
Commerce Road
9.47 mi · 18%
Athens Highway
7.82 mi · 15%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 6%
Inner Loop 10
3 mi · 6%
Watkinsville Bypass
2.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Macon Highway

Continue on Macon Highway

9.6 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watkinsville
00h 29m from Commerce
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Commerce and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Commerce to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Commerce and 26.4 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce and Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Watkinsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watkinsville, 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 Watkinsville.

RAIL

Gainesville

61 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

91 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

106 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).

Commerce

#1 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-83.457115, 34.203846)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.50
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.25 $14.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.11 $16.21
Premium $4.78 $8.74 $17.49
Diesel $5.62 $10.29 $20.58

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce and Smyrna. The current time is 10:53:08.

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.