How far is Smyrna, GA from College Park, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to College Park, GA is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
71.74 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.21 mi
96.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.21 mi
Kilometers
96.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.74 mi
Kilometers
115.46 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
35.9 mi
00h 43m
To College Park
35.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and College Park.

  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

    565 ft · 7 sec · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 South Bypass: Atlanta Airport, Macon

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon

    2213 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19, US 41: Hapeville

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US 19 North, US 41 North, GA 3 North

    37 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Dixie Road

    2816 ft · 49 sec · Old Dixie Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charles W Grant Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Charles W Grant Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Airport Loop Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Loop Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Loop Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Airport Loop Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Toffie Terrace

    148 m · 20 sec · Toffie Terrace

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    137 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2545 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 65%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.22 mi · 13%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 6%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Airport Loop Road
2.38 mi · 3%
Virginia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 43m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to College Park?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 35.9 miles from Smyrna and 35.9 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near College Park.

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 College Park. Straight-line distance: 60.21 mi (96.9 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.21 $22.41
Premium $4.78 $12.09 $24.18
Diesel $5.62 $14.23 $28.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and College Park. The current time is 09:28:44.

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.