How far is Smyrna, GA from Cumming, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Cumming, GA is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Cumming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Cumming.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
2078 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Experiment Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Oconee Connector
1689 ft · 39 sec · Oconee Connector
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Turn left onto University Parkway
25.5 mi · 30 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugarloaf Parkway, Harbins Road
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Harbins Road
1553 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Harbins Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Harbins Road
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Continue on Dacula Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Dacula Road
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Gravel Springs Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gravel Springs Road
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Turn right onto Buford Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · 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
962 ft · 19 sec · Buford Drive
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Continue on Cumming Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Cumming Highway
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Continue on Buford Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Buford Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight
52 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Cumming.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Turn left onto University Parkway
25.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Clear near Cumming.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Cumming?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Smyrna and 38.7 miles from Cumming.
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 17.8 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Mostly Clear near Cumming.
Stop Ideas Near Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Cumming. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumming
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 34.2073200, -84.1401900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumming (-84.14019, 34.20732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.04 | $26.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
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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