Origin
Cumming, GA
Night in Cumming on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cumming, GA to Smyrna, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
74.7 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cumming, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cumming, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, Macon Highway, Athens Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Cumming, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 74.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Courthouse Square.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Courthouse Square): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles (US 29; GA 8; GA 316 / University Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Courthouse Square
Turn sharp left onto West Courthouse Square
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
37.2 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 29; GA 8; GA 316 / University Parkway
Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316 / University Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
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Oconee Connector
Turn right onto Oconee Connector
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Macon Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Athens Highway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Atlanta Highway Northwest | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Buford Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Auburn Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Cumming Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Gravel Springs Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cumming, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto West Courthouse Square
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Courthouse Square
3
Continue on Castleberry Road
473 ft
·
12 sec
·
Castleberry Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto Bank Avenue
421 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bank Avenue
5
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on GA 20
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on GA 20
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Cumming Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 20
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Buford Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 23; GA 20
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Buford Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 324
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Gravel Springs Road
12
Continue on GA 324
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Auburn Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on GA 324
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill's Shop Road
14
Turn left onto GA 8
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlanta Highway Northwest
15
Continue on GA 8
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West May Street
16
Continue on GA 8; GA 53
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Highway Southeast
17
Turn slight right
193 ft
·
3 sec
18
Turn slight right onto GA 8; GA 53
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hog Mountain Road
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
20
Merge onto US 29; GA 8; GA 316
11 mi
·
13 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Oconee Connector
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oconee Connector
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mars Hill Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on GA 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Station Road
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the right lane.
25
Merge onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
26
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
27
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
29
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buckhead Road
30
Arrive at destination
Buckhead Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.4 miles from Cumming, GA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cumming, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cumming, GA
This is one driving day of about 74.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cumming, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on University Parkway for about 11.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Cumming, GA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Cumming, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, GA
The final approach into Smyrna, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.68 one way
$23.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.77 | $25.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Smyrna, GA
Night in Smyrna on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cumming, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, Macon Highway, Athens Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Cumming, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Courthouse Square): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles (US 29; GA 8; GA 316 / University Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cumming, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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