How far is Smyrna, GA from Stone Mountain, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Stone Mountain, GA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
58.41 mi
01h 11m
Flight
46.32 mi
74.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.32 mi
Kilometers
74.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.41 mi
Kilometers
94 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sun, May 3, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-03T14:10
Arrive Stone Mountain
Sun, May 3, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Covington
GA

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
29.2 mi
00h 35m
To Stone Mountain
29.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Stone Mountain.

  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

    42.5 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Panola Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Panola Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Panola Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Mountain Street

    40 m · 4 sec · East Mountain Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mountain Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
42.5 mi · 73%
Panola Road
4.34 mi · 7%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 7%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 5%
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
2.61 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

42.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 35m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Stone Mountain?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Smyrna and 29.2 miles from Stone Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Stone Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

54 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Stone Mountain. Straight-line distance: 46.32 mi (74.55 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Stone Mountain

#2 Stone Mountain

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Population6,312
Coordinates33.8081600, -84.1702000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Stone Mountain (-84.1702, 33.80816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.32
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.16 $16.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.12 $18.25
Premium $4.78 $9.84 $19.69
Diesel $5.62 $11.59 $23.17

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Stone Mountain. The current time is 14:10:40.

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.