How far is Smyrna, GA from Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Griffin, GA is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
66.68 mi
01h 37m
Flight
55.18 mi
88.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.18 mi
Kilometers
88.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.68 mi
Kilometers
107.31 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffin
Wed, May 13, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, May 14, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-13T21:07
Arrive Griffin
Wed, May 13, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Monticello
GA

City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
33.3 mi
00h 48m
To Griffin
33.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    1938 ft · 40 sec · Atlanta Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    23.3 mi · 33 min · Monticello Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Madison Road

    843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Street

    2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Warren Street

    907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Greene Street

    53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forsyth Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Forsyth Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    13.3 mi · 19 min · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 3rd Street

    41 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West 3rd Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 16

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 16

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Taylor Street

    2470 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    53 m · 10 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monticello Highway
23.3 mi · 35%
West Washington Street
18 mi · 27%
State Route 16
9.78 mi · 15%
West 3rd Street
4.72 mi · 7%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 5%
Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
2.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Monticello Highway

Turn left onto Monticello Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 48m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Smyrna and 33.4 miles from Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffin.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

86 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

110 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Griffin. Straight-line distance: 55.18 mi (88.8 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Griffin (-84.26409, 33.24678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.62
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.31 $18.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.41 $20.82
Premium $4.78 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $5.62 $13.22 $26.43

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Griffin. The current time is 21:07:48.

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.