How far is Milton, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Milton, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb 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 Milton and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Smyrna.
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Start on Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redd Road
2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hopewell Road
28 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Canton Street
122 m · 14 sec · Canton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
43.7 mi · 47 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 Milton 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.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
43.7 mi · 00h 47m
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 Likely leaving Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Milton and 49.2 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Lithonia
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 Lithonia.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 63.26 mi (101.81 km).
#1 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
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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