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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
43.01 mi
69.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redan
Mon, May 25, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Mon, May 25, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-25T04:59
Arrive Redan
Mon, May 25, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Social Circle
GA

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Smyrna
25.5 mi
00h 31m
To Redan
25.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  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

    37.7 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, GA 124 North, GA 12 North: Turner Hill Road

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 278 West, GA 12, GA 124: Lithonia, Turner Hill Road

    62 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turner Hill Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Turner Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Covington Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Klondike Road

    2019 ft · 56 sec · Klondike Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    678 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Max Cleland Boulevard

    1040 ft · 24 sec · Max Cleland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stone Mountain Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · Stone Mountain Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Deshon Road

    67 m · 6 sec · South Deshon Road

  17. 17

    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.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
37.7 mi · 74%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 8%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 6%
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
2.36 mi · 5%
Covington Highway
1.15 mi · 2%
Eatonton Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Social Circle
00h 31m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

70 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Redan. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.21 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Redan

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Redan (-84.13158, 33.74538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Redan. The current time is 04:59:01.

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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.