How far is Duluth, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Duluth, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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 Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duluth and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duluth and Smyrna.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Lawrenceville Street
138 m · 11 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Continue on Duluth Highway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
33.6 mi · 41 min · University Parkway
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Turn right onto Oconee Connector
1656 ft · 33 sec · Oconee Connector
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Experiment Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
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Take the ramp right
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Watkinsville Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Turn left onto 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 Duluth 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.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
33.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Duluth and Partly Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duluth to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Statham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Duluth and 35 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Duluth and Partly Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Statham
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 Statham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duluth and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 50.85 mi (81.84 km).
#1 Duluth
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 29,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.0028800, -84.1446400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.81 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
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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