Origin
Cusseta, GA
Night in Cusseta on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cusseta, GA to Smyrna, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
143.6 mi
231 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cusseta, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cusseta, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 143.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 83, Cabiness Road, GA 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on GA 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.8 miles from Cusseta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cusseta, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 143.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Georgia Highway 137.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Georgia Highway 137): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (GA 41; GA 137 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Georgia Highway 137
Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway
Turn right onto GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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GA 41; GA 137 / 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto GA 41; GA 137 / 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
GA 137
Take the ramp onto GA 137
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
41 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3 / South Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 83 | 26.7 mi | 37m |
| Cabiness Road | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| GA 42 | 18.4 mi | 26m |
| Buena Vista Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Clarke Duncan Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| North Poplar Street | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| West Hopewell Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Doctor Deryl Hart Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
GA 83
— 26.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on McNaughton Street
153 ft
·
8 sec
·
McNaughton Street
2
Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
169 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Georgia Highway 137
3
Turn straight onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Wells Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wells Street
5
Turn right onto GA 26
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Clarke Duncan Highway
6
Continue on GA 26
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
7
Turn left onto GA 41 Connector
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Baker Street
8
Turn right onto GA 41; GA 137
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
9
Turn left onto GA 137
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Street
10
Continue on GA 137
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Doctor Deryl Hart Road
11
Continue on GA 137
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Buena Vista Highway
12
Take the ramp onto GA 137
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 137
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Merge onto US 19; GA 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Poplar Street
15
Continue on US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
16
Turn right onto US 80; GA 22
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 80; GA 22
17
Turn left onto West Hopewell Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Hopewell Road
18
Turn left onto US 341; GA 7; GA 42
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 341; GA 7; GA 42
19
Turn right onto GA 42
18 mi
·
26 min
·
GA 42
20
Continue on GA 83
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Cabiness Road
21
Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 83
22
Continue on GA 83
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsyth Street
23
Turn right onto GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Washington Street
24
Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Warren Street
25
Turn slight right onto GA 83
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Madison Street
26
Continue on GA 83
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Madison Road
27
Continue on GA 83
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Street
28
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 83
21 mi
·
29 min
·
GA 83
29
Turn slight right onto GA 83
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
GA 83
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278; GA 12; GA 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
31
Turn left onto US 129; US 278; US 441; GA 12; GA 24; GA 83
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Eatonton Road
32
Turn straight onto US 129; US 278; US 441; GA 12; GA 24; GA 83
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
33
Continue on US 278; GA 12
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
34
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buckhead Road
35
Arrive at destination
Buckhead Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.8 miles from Cusseta, GA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 miles.
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 32 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cusseta, 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 Cusseta, GA
This is one driving day of about 143.6 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Cusseta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on GA 83 for about 26.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.8 mi from Cusseta, GA · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Cusseta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, GA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.55 | $49.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Smyrna, GA
Night in Smyrna on Wednesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
72 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cusseta, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 143.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 83, Cabiness Road, GA 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.8 miles from Cusseta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Georgia Highway 137): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 26 / Clarke Duncan Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (GA 41; GA 137 / 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cusseta, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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