How far is Grovetown, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Grovetown, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grovetown and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grovetown and Smyrna.
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Start on East Robinson Avenue
3172 ft · 1 min · East Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Wrightsboro Road
2567 ft · 51 sec · Wrightsboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wrightsboro Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Wrightsboro Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appling Harlem Road
11 m · 1 sec · Appling Harlem Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Appling Harlem Road
28 m · 2 sec · Appling Harlem Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road
562 ft · 10 sec · Appling Harlem Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-20 West: Atlanta
89 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-20 West: Atlanta
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District
573 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parks Mill Road
74 m · 10 sec · Parks Mill Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · 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 Grovetown 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.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
61.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grovetown 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 Grovetown to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Grovetown and 37.4 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grovetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grovetown and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).
#1 Grovetown
City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 16,639 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504200, -82.1981800 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.61 | $25.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
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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