How far is Cartersville, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Cartersville, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 48m.
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 Cartersville and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cartersville and Smyrna.
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Start on West Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 14 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
40.2 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy 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 Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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 Cartersville to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 53.6 miles from Cartersville and 52.5 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cartersville and Mostly 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 Cartersville and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 89.22 mi (143.59 km).
#1 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.03 | $42.07 |
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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