How far is Smyrna, GA from North Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to North Atlanta, GA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 27m.
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 North Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and North Atlanta.
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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
46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.2 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Decatur, Atlanta
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stone Mountain Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Stone Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Brook Road, North Druid Hills Road
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Druid Hills Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn right
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn left onto I-85 Access Road
804 ft · 18 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Continue on I-85 Access Road
1387 ft · 29 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Turn right onto Briarwood Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · Briarwood Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Druid Hills Road
1897 ft · 48 sec · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn slight right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
2745 ft · 60 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and North Atlanta.
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
46.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Clear near North Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to North Atlanta?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 35.6 miles from Smyrna and 35.7 miles from North Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Clear near North Atlanta.
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.
Peachtree Station
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and North Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 56.63 mi (91.13 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 North Atlanta
A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.
| Population | 40,456 |
| Coordinates | 33.8651000, -84.3365900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta (-84.33659, 33.8651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
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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