How far is Powder Springs, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Powder Springs, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.34 mi
01h 28m
Flight
75.68 mi
121.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.68 mi
Kilometers
121.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.34 mi
Kilometers
137.34 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Return by in Powder Springs
Wed, May 13, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powder Springs
2026-05-13T15:32
Arrive Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powder Springs
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
Lakeview Estates
GA

Census-designated place in Rockdale County, Georgia

From Powder Springs
42.4 mi
00h 44m
To Smyrna
42.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Powder Springs and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on Marietta Street

    33 m · 6 sec · Marietta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Road

    578 ft · 16 sec · Lewis Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oglesby Road

    619 ft · 19 sec · Oglesby Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto C H James Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · C H James Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Thornton Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    2634 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    22.9 mi · 28 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powder Springs 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.3 mi · 53%
Tom Murphy Freeway
22.9 mi · 27%
Thornton Road
3.51 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
3.35 mi · 4%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Estates
00h 44m from Powder Springs
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Powder Springs to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lakeview Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Powder Springs and 42.9 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Estates

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakeview Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview Estates.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powder Springs and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.79 km).

Powder Springs

#1 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta Street (-84.68382, 33.859561)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.85
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.92 $23.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.78 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.62 $16.93 $33.86

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Powder Springs and Smyrna. The current time is 15:32:31.

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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.