Origin
Fayetteville, GA
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Forest Parkway, Old Dixie Road, I 285 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 80.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Parkway | — | — |
| Old Dixie Road | — | — |
| I 285 East | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| GA 83 | — | — |
| Monticello Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Forest Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on Glynn Street North
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Glynn Street North
2
Turn right onto Forest Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Parkway
3
Turn left onto Old Dixie Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dixie Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 285 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 East
5
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Augusta
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 20 East: Augusta
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 20 East: Augusta
8
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
44 mi
·
47 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
GA 83: Madison, Monticello
10
Turn left onto Monticello Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Highway
11
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto Eatonton Road
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Road
14
Turn straight onto South Main Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
16
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buckhead Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Fayetteville, GA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Fayetteville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.70 | $27.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.82 | $29.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Decatur, GA
40 mi in
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
6 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
1h 25m 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 Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Parkway, Old Dixie Road, I 285 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Fayetteville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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