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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.39 mi
01h 52m
Flight
59.58 mi
95.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.39 mi
Kilometers
124.55 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumming
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 16, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-15T23:22
Arrive Cumming
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Bethlehem
GA

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
38.7 mi
00h 56m
To Cumming
38.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2078 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Experiment Station Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mars Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oconee Connector

    1689 ft · 39 sec · Oconee Connector

  10. 10

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · University Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugarloaf Parkway, Harbins Road

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Harbins Road

    1553 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harbins Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harbins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Dacula Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Dacula Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gravel Springs Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Gravel Springs Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buford Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Buford Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Buford Drive

    962 ft · 19 sec · Buford Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Cumming Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Cumming Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Buford Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Buford Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    52 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
25.5 mi · 33%
Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 12%
Athens Highway
7.84 mi · 10%
Buford Highway
5.23 mi · 7%
Cumming Highway
4.21 mi · 5%
Gravel Springs Road
3.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethlehem
00h 56m from Smyrna
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Gainesville

40 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

117 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Cumming. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cumming

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

Population6,639
Coordinates34.2073200, -84.1401900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Cumming (-84.14019, 34.20732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Cumming. The current time is 23:22:06.

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.