Origin
Mableton, GA
Late night in Mableton on Thursday
Local time
1:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
77.9 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mableton, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 77.9 miles, this route between Mableton and Smyrna, Georgia, serves as a focused local trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your regional travels. Navigating this path requires you to stick to local thoroughfares rather than major interstates, as the route is comprised entirely of surface streets. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast, keeping the environment consistent throughout your journey.
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
38.9 miles from Mableton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the Southeast, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will rely on roads like Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest, Mableton Parkway, and Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest to reach your destination. Because the path avoids interstates entirely, the pace remains steady and demands your full attention at intersections and turns. This is strictly a local driving experience, lacking the long, monotonous stretches found on major freeways. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel where the road conditions reflect a typical suburban and industrial corridor.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest | — | — |
| Mableton Parkway | — | — |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| GA 83 | — | — |
| Monticello Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mableton, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
4
Turn right onto Mableton Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Mableton Parkway
5
Turn right onto Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
6
Turn sharp left onto I 20 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East
7
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
8
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
45 mi
·
48 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
·
1 min
·
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 1-day trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. You should account for the stop-and-go nature of local roads when planning your arrival, as there are no highway segments to help you make up for lost time. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. A practical tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the specific sequence of turns on Mableton Parkway and Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest ahead of time. Staying alert at these junctions will help you navigate the turn-heavy profile of the drive with ease.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Mableton, GA, or about 41m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mableton, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mableton, GA
This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mableton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Mableton, GA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Mableton, 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
$12.18 one way
$24.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Smyrna, GA
Late night in Smyrna on Thursday
Local time
1:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Decatur, GA
39 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
5 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 22m 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 Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest, Mableton Parkway, Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Mableton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.18 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 Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mableton, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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