Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
137.2 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Cedartown, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 137.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South College Street, East Avenue, Rockmart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.6 miles from Cedartown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 137.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rockmart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedartown Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nathan Dean Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wendy Bagwell Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cedartown, GA and Smyrna, GA.
Start on West Avenue
Turn right onto South College Street
Turn right onto East Avenue
Continue on Rockmart Highway
Continue on Cedartown Highway
Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway
Continue on Rockmart Highway
Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Continue on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Continue on Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Continue on C H James Parkway
Continue on Thornton Road
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
Turn left onto Monticello Highway
Turn slight right
Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto Eatonton Road
Turn straight onto South Main Street
Continue on Greensboro Road
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cedartown, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cedartown, GA
This is one driving day of about 137.2 miles and 2h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.6 mi from Cedartown, GA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 68.6 miles from Cedartown, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Smyrna, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smyrna, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.40 one way
$42.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| premium | $4.78 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.21 | $8.78 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cedartown on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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