How far is Covington, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Covington, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Monticello Street Southwest
31 m · 2 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
72 m · 5 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
93 m · 6 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Pace Street
942 ft · 26 sec · Pace Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street Northeast
102 m · 8 sec · Williams Street Northeast
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street Northeast
2871 ft · 1 min · Elm Street Northeast
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Continue on Alcovy Road Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Alcovy Road Northeast
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Turn left onto I 20 East
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
20.4 mi · 22 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 Covington and Smyrna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
20.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Covington 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 Covington to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Covington and 17 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.17 km).
#1 Covington
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.5967800, -83.8601800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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