How far is Smyrna, GA from Commerce, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Commerce, GA is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
51.02 mi
01h 09m
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
51.02 mi
Kilometers
82.11 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Commerce
Mon, May 4, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Mon, May 4, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-04T12:08
Arrive Commerce
Mon, May 4, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
Pine Lake
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
25.5 mi
00h 34m
To Commerce
25.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Macon Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop

    2490 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop 10

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 North: Commerce

    1089 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 441 North, GA 15 North: Commerce Road, Commerce, Sandy Creek Park, Nature Center

    47 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Commerce Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    3148 ft · 55 sec · South Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    66 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto State Street

    29 m · 4 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Highway
12.1 mi · 24%
Commerce Road
9.35 mi · 18%
Athens Highway
7.84 mi · 15%
Outer Loop 10
6.68 mi · 13%
Main Street
6.24 mi · 12%
Greensboro Road
2.95 mi · 6%
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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Lake
00h 34m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Commerce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Pine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Smyrna and 25.5 miles from Commerce.

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 9.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Lake

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

73 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

87 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

102 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Commerce

#2 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Commerce (-83.45711, 34.204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.13 $14.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.97 $15.94
Premium $4.78 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $5.62 $10.12 $20.25

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 Smyrna and Commerce. The current time is 12:08:39.

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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.