Origin
Smyrna, GA
Evening in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Barnesville, GA
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, GA
Jan van der Wolf
Barnesville, GA
David McElwee
Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Barnesville, GA covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monticello Highway, GA Hwy 83, Old Atlanta Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Monticello Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.09 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
34.7 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Barnesville, GA covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monticello Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 5.3 miles (US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (GA 83 / Monticello Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 56 miles (West Johnston Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~10m in
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GA 83 / Monticello Highway
Turn left onto GA 83 / Monticello Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
56 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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West Johnston Street
Turn right onto West Johnston Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
56.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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Indian Springs Drive
Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
Navigation decision point
5
56.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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US 41; GA 18; GA 83 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 41; GA 18; GA 83 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Highway | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| GA Hwy 83 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| Old Atlanta Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| GA 83 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Greensboro Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsyth Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Monticello Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Barnesville, GA.
1
Start on Buckhead Road
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
Buckhead Road
2
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
3
Continue on US 129; US 278; US 441; GA 12; GA 24
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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North Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; GA 12; GA 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on US 278; GA 12; GA 83
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Atlanta Highway
6
Turn left onto GA 83
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Monticello Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on GA 83
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Madison Road
8
Continue on GA 83
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Madison Street
9
Continue on GA 83
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Warren Street
10
Turn right onto GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
175 ft
·
6 sec
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West Greene Street
11
Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsyth Street
12
Continue on GA 83
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 83
13
Continue on GA 83
19 mi
·
26 min
·
GA Hwy 83
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on GA 42; GA 83
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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North Lee Street
15
Turn right onto West Johnston Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Johnston Street
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
283 ft
·
9 sec
·
Indian Springs Drive
17
Turn right onto US 41; GA 18; GA 83
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 41; GA 18
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Old Atlanta Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Forsyth Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Forsyth Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Forsyth Street
Trip Plan
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 34.7 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 69.3 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 51m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnesville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smyrna, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Smyrna, GA
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Smyrna, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Monticello Highway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Smyrna, GA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnesville, GA
The final approach into Barnesville, 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 Barnesville, 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
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.08 | $24.17 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Barnesville, GA
Evening in Barnesville on Sunday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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 41m 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 Smyrna, GA to Barnesville, GA covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monticello Highway, GA Hwy 83, Old Atlanta Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Smyrna, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.09 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 5.3 miles (US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (GA 83 / Monticello Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 56 miles (West Johnston Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Barnesville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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