How far is Cedartown, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Cedartown, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedartown and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedartown and Smyrna.
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Start on West Avenue
73 m · 8 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto South College Street
1177 ft · 26 sec · South College Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway
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Continue on Rockmart Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway
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Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway
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Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
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Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway
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Continue on C H James Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway
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Continue on Thornton Road
3.5 mi · 6 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 Cedartown 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.
Sunny leaving Cedartown and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedartown to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Cedartown and 75.7 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.17 one way or $38.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedartown and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedartown and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 110.04 mi (177.09 km).
#1 Cedartown
County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,980 |
| Coordinates | 34.0112300, -85.2559300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
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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