How far is Lovejoy, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Lovejoy, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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City in Newton County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lovejoy and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lovejoy and Smyrna.
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Start on Lovejoy Road
15 m · 5 sec · Lovejoy Road
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Turn left onto Talmadge Road
74 m · 9 sec · Talmadge Road
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Turn right onto Hastings Bridge Road
3091 ft · 1 min · Hastings Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Hwy 3
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3
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Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road
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Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road
686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road
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Turn left onto Hampton Road
954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road
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Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon
1928 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 155: McDonough, Griffin
1701 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Racetrack Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Racetrack Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Racetrack Road
69 m · 8 sec · Racetrack Road
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Racetrack Road
3120 ft · 1 min · Racetrack Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Racetrack Road
56 m · 9 sec · Racetrack Road
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Turn right onto Highway 81 East
9.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 81 East
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Turn slight right onto Keys Road
87 m · 10 sec · Keys Road
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Turn slight right onto Highway 81 East
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 East
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Continue on Highway 81 South
6 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 81 South
46 m · 5 sec · Highway 81 South
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 81 South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Broad Street
112 m · 9 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Covington Bypass Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Covington Bypass Road
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Augusta
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
18.8 mi · 20 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 Lovejoy 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
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lovejoy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Lovejoy to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Porterdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Lovejoy and 48.5 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lovejoy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Porterdale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lovejoy and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.22 km).
#1 Lovejoy
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,512 |
| Coordinates | 33.4362200, -84.3143700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
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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