How far is Smyrna, GA from Macon, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Macon, GA is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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.
County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Macon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Macon.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 5 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
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.4 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1713 ft · 58 sec · Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Macon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gray Road Southwest
Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Partly Sunny near Macon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Macon?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Smyrna and 34.5 miles from Macon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Partly Sunny near Macon.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonton
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 Eatonton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Macon. Straight-line distance: 53.97 mi (86.85 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 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry Street (-83.632388, 32.840703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
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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