How far is Smyrna, GA from Powder Springs, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.33 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.68 mi
121.79 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Smyrna.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.68 mi
Kilometers
121.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.33 mi
Kilometers
138.94 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powder Springs
Wed, May 13, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Wed, May 13, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-13T16:40
Arrive Powder Springs
Wed, May 13, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
43.1 mi
00h 52m
To Powder Springs
43.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Powder Springs.

  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

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Thornton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Thornton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on C H James Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · C H James Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oglesby Road

    658 ft · 18 sec · Oglesby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lewis Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewis Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Lewis Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Road

    577 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Marietta Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Marietta Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 54%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
22.8 mi · 26%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 5%
Thornton Road
3.37 mi · 4%
C H James Parkway
3.32 mi · 4%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 52m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Powder Springs?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Smyrna and 43.2 miles from Powder Springs.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.79 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Powder Springs

#2 Powder Springs

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population15,801
Coordinates33.8595500, -84.6838200
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.51 $27.02
Premium $4.78 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $5.62 $17.15 $34.31

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Powder Springs. The current time is 16:40:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.