How far is Griffin, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.06 mi
01h 25m
Flight
55.18 mi
88.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.53 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Griffin
Wed, May 13, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffin
2026-05-13T20:03
Arrive Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
GA

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

From Griffin
33.4 mi
00h 42m
To Smyrna
34.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Griffin and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Griffin and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    116 m · 14 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Poplar Street

    154 m · 27 sec · East Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    150 m · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    1978 ft · 50 sec · East Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    10 mi · 13 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 3rd Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Warren Street

    1212 ft · 39 sec · South Warren Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Madison Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffin and Smyrna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
23.7 mi · 35%
East 3rd Street
16.9 mi · 25%
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
12.2 mi · 18%
West 3rd Street
5.86 mi · 9%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Keep slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 42m from Griffin
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griffin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Griffin to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Griffin and 34.7 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Griffin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

86 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

110 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.8 km).

Griffin

#1 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-84.26395, 33.246777)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Griffin and Smyrna. The current time is 20:03:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.