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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.76 mi
01h 12m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.76 mi
Kilometers
120.31 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Mon, May 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Grovetown
Mon, May 25, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grovetown
2026-05-25T10:58
Arrive Smyrna
Mon, May 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grovetown
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
Sharon
GA

City in Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Grovetown
37.3 mi
00h 36m
To Smyrna
37.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Robinson Avenue

    3172 ft · 1 min · East Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Wrightsboro Road

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Wrightsboro Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Wrightsboro Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Wrightsboro Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appling Harlem Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Appling Harlem Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

    562 ft · 10 sec · Appling Harlem Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    89 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I-20 West: Atlanta

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District

    573 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parks Mill Road

    74 m · 10 sec · Parks Mill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
61.2 mi · 82%
Wrightsboro Road
6.69 mi · 9%
Buckhead Road
3.39 mi · 5%
Seven Islands Road
1.12 mi · 2%
Appling Harlem Road
1.12 mi · 2%
East Robinson Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 36m from Grovetown
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Grovetown

#1 Grovetown

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population16,639
Coordinates33.4504200, -82.1981800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Robinson Avenue (-82.19814, 33.450507)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Grovetown and Smyrna. The current time is 10:58:57.

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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.