How far is Smyrna, GA from Doraville, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Doraville, GA is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Doraville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Doraville.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Madison Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Madison Bypass
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Continue on Eatonton Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Eatonton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta
2122 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.4 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Buford Highway, Doraville
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
1886 ft · 46 sec · Buford Highway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1049 ft · 54 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto New Peachtree Road
1585 ft · 51 sec · New Peachtree Road
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Turn left
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Doraville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doraville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Doraville?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 miles from Smyrna and 35 miles from Doraville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doraville.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Doraville. Straight-line distance: 54.55 mi (87.79 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Doraville
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,264 |
| Coordinates | 33.8981600, -84.2832600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doraville (-84.28326, 33.89816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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