How far is Austell, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Austell, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 22m.
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.
City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austell and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austell and Smyrna.
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Start on Love Street
34 m · 11 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Thornton Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
2634 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
22.9 mi · 28 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
45.3 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
1939 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway
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Turn slight right
2002 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Eatonton Road
48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austell and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Austell and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austell to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Austell and 42.3 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austell and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Conyers
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 Conyers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austell and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.2 km).
#1 Austell
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.8126100, -84.6343800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
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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