How far is Cumming, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Cumming, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cumming and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumming and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Courthouse Square
147 m · 15 sec · West Courthouse Square
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Continue on Castleberry Road
144 m · 13 sec · Castleberry Road
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Turn left onto Bank Avenue
128 m · 21 sec · Bank Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Buford Highway
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Continue on Cumming Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Cumming Highway
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Continue on Buford Drive
1039 ft · 20 sec · Buford Drive
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Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Buford Drive
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Turn left onto Gravel Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gravel Springs Road
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Continue on Auburn Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Hill's Shop Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hill's Shop Road
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway Northwest
6.4 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest
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Continue on West May Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Turn slight right
59 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hog Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Hog Mountain Road
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Take the ramp left
2574 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
11.2 mi · 13 min · University Parkway
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Turn right onto Oconee Connector
1656 ft · 33 sec · Oconee Connector
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Experiment Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
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Take the ramp right
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Watkinsville Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cumming and Smyrna.
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.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cumming and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cumming to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Statham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Cumming and 63.6 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cumming and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Statham
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 Statham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cumming and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).
#1 Cumming
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 34.2073200, -84.1401900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
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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