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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Lilburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Lilburn.
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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
37.7 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, GA 124 North, GA 12 North: Turner Hill Road
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 278 West, GA 12, GA 124: Lithonia, Turner Hill Road
62 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner Hill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Turner Hill Road
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Continue on Rock Chapel Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Rock Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Rockbridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rockbridge Road
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Turn right onto North Deshon Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Deshon Road
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Turn left onto Rockbridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Rockbridge Road
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Turn slight right
113 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockbridge Road
2117 ft · 42 sec · Rockbridge Road
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Turn slight right onto East Park Place Boulevard
818 ft · 18 sec · East Park Place Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stone Mountain Highway
645 ft · 20 sec · Stone Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Place Boulevard, Rockbridge Road
158 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
533 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Rockbridge Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Rockbridge Road
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Turn right onto Lawrenceville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Highway
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Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Church Street Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · Church Street Northwest
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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.
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
37.7 mi · 00h 40m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Lilburn. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.57 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 Lilburn
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,055 |
| Coordinates | 33.8901000, -84.1429700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lilburn (-84.14297, 33.8901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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