How far is Smyrna, GA from Thomaston, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Thomaston, GA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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 02h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Butts County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Thomaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Thomaston.
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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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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2579 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
1938 ft · 40 sec · Atlanta Highway
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Turn left onto Monticello Highway
23.3 mi · 33 min · Monticello Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
843 ft · 16 sec · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Street
2083 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on North Warren Street
907 ft · 30 sec · North Warren Street
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Turn right onto West Greene Street
53 m · 6 sec · West Greene Street
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Turn left onto Forsyth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
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Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
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Continue on GA Hwy 83
18.9 mi · 26 min · GA Hwy 83
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Continue on North Lee Street
1794 ft · 52 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn right onto West Johnston Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · West Johnston Street
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Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
86 m · 10 sec · Indian Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Old Atlanta Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Old Atlanta Highway
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
923 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Thomaston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monticello Highway
Turn left onto Monticello Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Thomaston?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Flovilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Smyrna and 43.1 miles from Thomaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomaston.
Stop Ideas Near Flovilla
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 Flovilla.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 72.41 mi (116.53 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 Thomaston
City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,770 |
| Coordinates | 32.8881900, -84.3265900 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomaston (-84.32659, 32.88819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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