How far is Smyrna, GA from Lilburn, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Lilburn, GA is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.34 mi
01h 24m
Flight
46.96 mi
75.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.34 mi
Kilometers
101.94 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Oxford
GA

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
31.6 mi
00h 42m
To Lilburn
31.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    37.7 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, GA 124 North, GA 12 North: Turner Hill Road

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 278 West, GA 12, GA 124: Lithonia, Turner Hill Road

    62 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turner Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Turner Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Rock Chapel Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Rock Chapel Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rockbridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rockbridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Deshon Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Deshon Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockbridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rockbridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Rockbridge Road

    2117 ft · 42 sec · Rockbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Park Place Boulevard

    818 ft · 18 sec · East Park Place Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stone Mountain Highway

    645 ft · 20 sec · Stone Mountain Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Place Boulevard, Rockbridge Road

    158 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    533 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Rockbridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Rockbridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lawrenceville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Church Street Northwest

    89 m · 13 sec · Church Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
37.7 mi · 59%
Rockbridge Road
8.17 mi · 13%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 7%
Rock Chapel Road
3.86 mi · 6%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 5%
North Deshon Road
1.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

37.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
00h 42m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Lilburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 31.6 miles from Smyrna and 31.7 miles from Lilburn.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Lilburn.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

52 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

74 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

118 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Lilburn. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.57 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lilburn

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population13,055
Coordinates33.8901000, -84.1429700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Lilburn (-84.14297, 33.8901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.67
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.83 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $4.78 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $5.62 $12.54 $25.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Lilburn. The current time is 05:42:13.

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.