How far is Perry, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Perry, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jones County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Perry and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry and Smyrna.
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Start on Main Street
585 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street
3130 ft · 2 min · Ball Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
137 m · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Sam Nunn Boulevard
2482 ft · 1 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway
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Continue on Gray Highway
1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway
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Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn right onto 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 Perry 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.
Eatonton Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Perry and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Perry to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Perry and 49.5 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Perry and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Gray
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 Gray.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 81.01 mi (130.37 km).
#1 Perry
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,845 |
| Coordinates | 32.4582100, -83.7315700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
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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