How far is Smyrna, GA from Byron, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Byron, GA is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
84.43 mi
01h 53m
Flight
68.41 mi
110.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.41 mi
Kilometers
110.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.43 mi
Kilometers
135.88 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byron
Sat, Apr 11, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 11, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-11T12:36
Arrive Byron
Sat, Apr 11, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
Gray
GA

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
42.3 mi
00h 56m
To Byron
42.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Byron.

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2953 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1260 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Byron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 25%
Fall Line Freeway
15.5 mi · 18%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 13%
Gray Bypass
5.11 mi · 6%
Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 4%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Gray Road Southwest

Continue on Gray Road Southwest

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
00h 56m from Smyrna
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Byron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Byron?

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Smyrna and 42.2 miles from Byron.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Byron.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gray, 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 Gray.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

119 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Byron. Straight-line distance: 68.41 mi (110.09 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Byron

#2 Byron

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population5,274
Coordinates32.6537600, -83.7596300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Byron (-83.75963, 32.65376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Byron. The current time is 12:36:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.