How far is Smyrna, GA from Grovetown, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Grovetown, GA is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
74.8 mi
01h 30m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.8 mi
Kilometers
120.38 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grovetown
Mon, May 25, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Mon, May 25, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-25T12:08
Arrive Grovetown
Mon, May 25, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Sharon
GA

City in Taliaferro County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
37.3 mi
00h 45m
To Grovetown
37.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parks Mill Road

    74 m · 9 sec · Parks Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 20

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Appling, Harlem

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    98 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Appling Harlem Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wrightsboro Road

    76 m · 9 sec · Wrightsboro Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Wrightsboro Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Wrightsboro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Robinson Avenue

    3172 ft · 1 min · West Robinson Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
61.1 mi · 82%
Wrightsboro Road
6.73 mi · 9%
Buckhead Road
3.39 mi · 5%
Seven Islands Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Appling Harlem Road
0.93 mi · 1%
West Robinson Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

61.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 45m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grovetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Smyrna and 37.5 miles from Grovetown.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grovetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Grovetown. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Grovetown

City in Columbia County, Georgia, United States

Population16,639
Coordinates33.4504200, -82.1981800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Grovetown (-82.19818, 33.45042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.46 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.69 $23.39
Premium $4.78 $12.61 $25.23
Diesel $5.62 $14.85 $29.69

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Grovetown. The current time is 12:08:03.

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.