How far is Acworth, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Acworth, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
97.97 mi
01h 35m
Flight
79.93 mi
128.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.93 mi
Kilometers
128.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Tue, May 26, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Acworth
Wed, May 27, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acworth
2026-05-26T22:10
Arrive Smyrna
Tue, May 26, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acworth
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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Acworth
48 mi
00h 47m
To Smyrna
50 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cowan Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cherokee Road

    586 ft · 11 sec · Cherokee Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1978 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    29.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.3 mi · 46%
I 75 South
29.9 mi · 31%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 10%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 3%
South Main Street
2.68 mi · 3%
Monticello Highway
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 47m from Acworth
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Acworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Acworth and 50 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Acworth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lithonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Lithonia
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lithonia.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acworth and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 79.93 mi (128.63 km).

Acworth

#1 Acworth

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population22,726
Coordinates34.0663500, -84.6783700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.678314, 34.066435)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.09 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.41
6.92 gal · 26.18 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.71 $27.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.32 $30.65
Premium $4.78 $16.53 $33.06
Diesel $5.62 $19.46 $38.92

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Acworth and Smyrna. The current time is 22:10:13.

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.