How far is Redan, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Redan, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Redan and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redan and Smyrna.
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Start on South Deshon Road
67 m · 15 sec · South Deshon Road
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Turn left onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
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Continue on Stone Mountain Street
2417 ft · 51 sec · Stone Mountain Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Max Cleland Boulevard
835 ft · 17 sec · Max Cleland Boulevard
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Turn slight right
84 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
543 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Klondike Road
2019 ft · 57 sec · Klondike Road
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Turner Hill Road
1063 ft · 28 sec · Turner Hill Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East, US 278 East: Augusta
2497 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
36 mi · 39 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 Redan 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
36 mi · 00h 39m
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 Redan 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 Redan to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Redan and 25.9 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Redan and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.21 km).
#1 Redan
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 33,015 |
| Coordinates | 33.7453800, -84.1315800 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
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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