How far is Smyrna, GA from Carrollton, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.77 mi
02h 15m
Flight
96.23 mi
154.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.23 mi
Kilometers
154.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.77 mi
Kilometers
184.7 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Carrollton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Panthersville
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Smyrna
57.3 mi
01h 07m
To Carrollton
57.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    48 mi · 55 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

    2120 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery

    41 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Carrollton Street

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Maple Street

    71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
48 mi · 42%
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 41%
Carrollton Street
9.45 mi · 8%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 4%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 3%
North Park Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

48 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Panthersville
01h 07m from Smyrna
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Smyrna and 57.5 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Panthersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Panthersville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.9 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Panthersville
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 96.23 mi (154.86 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population27,450
Coordinates33.5801100, -85.0766100
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $16.04
Round trip
$32.08
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.04 $32.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.78 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $5.62 $22.78 $45.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Carrollton. The current time is 22:53:40.

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.