How far is Smyrna, GA from Redan, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Redan, GA is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Redan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Redan.
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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
113 m · 14 sec · Turner Hill Road
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Klondike Road
2019 ft · 56 sec · Klondike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
678 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Max Cleland Boulevard
1040 ft · 24 sec · Max Cleland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stone Mountain Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · Stone Mountain Street
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Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
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Turn right onto South Deshon Road
67 m · 6 sec · South Deshon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Deshon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Redan.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Redan?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Social Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Smyrna and 25.5 miles from Redan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redan.
Stop Ideas Near Social Circle
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 Social Circle.
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Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Redan. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.21 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 Redan
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 33,015 |
| Coordinates | 33.7453800, -84.1315800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redan (-84.13158, 33.74538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
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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