How far is Smyrna, GA from Chamblee, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Chamblee, GA is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.01 mi
01h 23m
Flight
55.23 mi
88.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.23 mi
Kilometers
88.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.01 mi
Kilometers
114.28 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Tue, May 5, 8:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-05T17:30
Arrive Chamblee
Tue, May 5, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
35.5 mi
00h 41m
To Chamblee
35.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2256 ft · 30 sec · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Chamblee-Tucker Road, Mercer University

    978 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    48 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chamblee Tucker Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chamblee Tucker Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shallowford Road Northeast

    1108 ft · 32 sec · Shallowford Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Peachtree Road

    4 m · 1 sec · New Peachtree Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Peachtree Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 66%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.5 mi · 16%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 6%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 4%
I 85 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Chamblee Dunwoody Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 41m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Chamblee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Smyrna and 35.5 miles from Chamblee.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Chamblee. Straight-line distance: 55.23 mi (88.88 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Chamblee

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population30,842
Coordinates33.8920500, -84.2988100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Chamblee (-84.29881, 33.89205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Chamblee. The current time is 17:30:34.

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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.