How far is Smyrna, GA from Madison, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Madison, GA is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.44 mi
00h 07m
Flight
3.64 mi
5.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.64 mi
Kilometers
5.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.44 mi
Kilometers
7.15 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 30, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-30T16:44
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 30, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bostwick
GA

Human settlement in Morgan County, Georgia, United States of America

From Smyrna
2.2 mi
00h 03m
To Madison
2.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 68%
North Main Street
1.41 mi · 32%
Buckhead Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Greensboro Road

Turn left onto Greensboro Road

3.01 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bostwick
00h 03m from Smyrna
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bostwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Smyrna and 2.2 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Bostwick

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

95 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Madison. Straight-line distance: 3.64 mi (5.85 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Madison

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

Population4,258
Coordinates33.5956800, -83.4679400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
End: North Main Street (-83.467952, 33.595689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.59 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.27
0.32 gal · 1.18 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.63 $1.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.71 $1.42
Premium $4.78 $0.76 $1.53
Diesel $5.62 $0.90 $1.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Madison. The current time is 16:44:47.

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.