How far is Smyrna, GA from Jackson, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Jackson, GA is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
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.
Human settlement in Jasper County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Jackson.
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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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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2579 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
1938 ft · 40 sec · Atlanta Highway
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
23.3 mi · 33 min · Monticello Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on North Warren Street
907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street
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Turn left onto Forsyth Street
92 m · 14 sec · Forsyth Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
13.3 mi · 19 min · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Jackson.
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.
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.
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 Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Jackson?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Shady Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Smyrna and 23.9 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Dale
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 Shady Dale.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 38.56 mi (62.05 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 Jackson
County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,332 |
| Coordinates | 33.2945700, -83.9660200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-83.96602, 33.29457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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