How far is Cumming, GA from Brookhaven, GA?

The driving distance from Cumming, GA to Brookhaven, GA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
32.18 mi
00h 37m
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
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Cumming
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cumming
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cumming
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 Cumming
16.1 mi
00h 18m
To Brookhaven
16.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cumming and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cumming and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Courthouse Square

    147 m · 15 sec · West Courthouse Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Castleberry Road

    144 m · 13 sec · Castleberry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bank Avenue

    128 m · 21 sec · Bank Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Buford Highway

    1222 ft · 25 sec · Buford Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    23.5 mi · 28 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    4 mi · 5 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Lenox Road, Buckhead

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto GA 141 Connector East

    124 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lenox Road Northeast

    1221 ft · 25 sec · Lenox Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Phipps Boulevard

    1875 ft · 46 sec · Phipps Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wieuca Road Northeast

    37 m · 3 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Wieuca Road Northeast

    806 ft · 16 sec · Wieuca Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Peachtree Road Northeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    42 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    106 m · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
23.5 mi · 73%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
3.99 mi · 12%
Peachtree Road Northeast
1.26 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.21 mi · 4%
US 19 South
0.42 mi · 1%
Phipps Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto 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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 18m from Cumming
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cumming and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cumming to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 16.1 miles from Cumming and 16.1 miles from Brookhaven.

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 5.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cumming and Mostly Sunny near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Alpharetta and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

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Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Suwanee City Hall

Suwanee , GA
330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
Rating 4.7/5 47 reviews City government office

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 Cumming and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).

Cumming

#1 Cumming

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

Population6,639
Coordinates34.2073200, -84.1401900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population56,112
Coordinates33.8584400, -84.3402000
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.14019, 34.207394)
End: (-84.340246, 33.858529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.78 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.62 $6.41 $12.82

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 Cumming and Brookhaven. The current time is 22:50:12.

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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.