How far is Smyrna, GA from East Point, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to East Point, GA is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Newton County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and East Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and East Point.
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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
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 85 South, I 75 North, I 85 North: Macon, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Greenville
1436 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, I 85 South: Macon, Montgomery
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Avenue, East Point
1096 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest
1997 ft · 44 sec · Cleveland Avenue Southwest
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Continue on East Cleveland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on East Cleveland Avenue
872 ft · 39 sec · East Cleveland Avenue
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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 East Point.
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
46.9 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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near East Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to East Point?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 36 miles from East Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near East Point.
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.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and East Point. Straight-line distance: 59.77 mi (96.19 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 East Point
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 35,042 |
| Coordinates | 33.6795500, -84.4393700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Point (-84.43937, 33.67955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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