How far is Smyrna, GA from Cedartown, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, GA is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
124.52 mi
02h 35m
Flight
110.04 mi
177.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.04 mi
Kilometers
177.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.52 mi
Kilometers
200.39 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 2:47 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 11, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-11T12:11
Arrive Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 2:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Smyrna
62.2 mi
01h 17m
To Cedartown
62.3 mi
01h 17m

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
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · C H James Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Wendy Bagwell Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedartown Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South College Street

    1177 ft · 29 sec · South College Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    73 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 38%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 18%
Rockmart Highway
10.7 mi · 9%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 8%
C H James Parkway
7.38 mi · 6%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
110 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
01h 17m from Smyrna
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Cedartown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Smyrna and 62.3 miles from Cedartown.

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

The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

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 Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 2.9 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 2.9 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Cedartown. Straight-line distance: 110.04 mi (177.09 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Cedartown (-85.25593, 34.01123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.44 $38.89
Premium $4.78 $20.98 $41.95
Diesel $5.62 $24.69 $49.38

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 Cedartown. The current time is 12:11:39.

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.