How far is Carrollton, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Turn slight right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East
1939 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
48.2 mi · 55 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 Carrollton 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.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
48.2 mi · 00h 55m
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 Carrollton and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Carrollton and 58.3 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 $16.00 one way or $32.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Panthersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
City of Stonecrest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 96.23 mi (154.86 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.89 | $35.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
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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