Origin
Commerce, GA
Late night in Commerce on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Commerce, GA to Smyrna, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Commerce, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
Commerce, GA to Smyrna, GA is 50.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Macon Highway and Commerce Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, offering a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads with a brief segment on a highway, making it a practical option for a quick trip between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Macon Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Commerce Road | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Athens Highway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| US 441 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Inner Loop 10 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Greensboro Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Watkinsville Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Elm Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Macon Highway
— 13.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Commerce, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on State Street
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
182 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto Line Street
200 ft
·
10 sec
·
Line Street
4
Turn right onto View Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
View Street
5
Turn slight right onto 326
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 98
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elm Street
7
Turn right onto US 441; GA 15
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 441; GA 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 441; GA 15
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Commerce Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
GA Inner Loop 10
11
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Inner Loop 10
12
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Inner Loop 10
Exit 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 6
Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
5 sec
15
Continue on Macon Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Macon Highway
16
Continue on White Oak Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
White Oak Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Macon Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
19
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
20
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
22
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buckhead Road
23
Arrive at destination
Buckhead Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Commerce, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Line Street
Turn right onto Line Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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View Street
Turn right onto View Street
Navigation decision point
9
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10
Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10C
Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Late night in Smyrna on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Stonebridge, GA
25 mi in
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
24 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 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than a long, straight shot. With only a 12% highway share, expect to spend most of your time on surface streets and local highways like Macon Highway and Commerce Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on Macon Highway. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating for a significant portion of the journey, with opportunities to observe the local landscape as you transition between roads.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Macon Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Line Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (View Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Commerce, GA to Smyrna, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
18.9 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15
About the Cities
Starting in Commerce, GA
Full guide →Commerce is a town of 7,400 people (2020) in East High Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Macon Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Smyrna, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Line Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (View Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smyrna, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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