Origin
Smyrna, GA
Night in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, GA
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
124.5 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
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
Cedartown, GA
Martin Ferreira
Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, GA covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Highway, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway, Rockmart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.9 miles on Purple Heart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.92 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
62.3 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, GA covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.9 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass / Madison Bypass.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 3 miles (US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass / Madison Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass / Madison Bypass
Turn left onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass / Madison Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
7.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 West: Atlanta
8
78 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
7
78.2 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
78.3 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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GA 6 / Thornton Road
Merge onto GA 6 / Thornton Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Austell along the way.
Austell
78 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 46.9 mi | 50m |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | 22.8 mi | 27m |
| Rockmart Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Nathan Dean Parkway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| C H James Parkway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Jimmy Campbell Parkway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Madison Bypass | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Thornton Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 46.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Cedartown, 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
Turn left onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Madison Bypass
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eatonton Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 20 West: Atlanta
6
Continue on I 20
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 20
23 mi
·
27 min
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Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 44
Toward GA 6: Thornton Road, Austell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 6
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 278; GA 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C H James Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 278; GA 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendy Bagwell Parkway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 278; GA 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 278; GA 6; GA 120
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on US 278; GA 6
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockmart Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 278; GA 6
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Nathan Dean Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on US 278; GA 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedartown Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on US 278; GA 6
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Rockmart Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on East Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto South College Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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South College Street
21
Turn left onto West Avenue
238 ft
·
5 sec
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West Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
West Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.3 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedartown, 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 124.5 miles and 2h 35m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Highway for about 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.3 mi from Smyrna, GA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cedartown, GA
The final approach into Cedartown, 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 Cedartown, 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
$19.92 one way
$39.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.71 | $43.42 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.43 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Cedartown, GA
Night in Cedartown on Sunday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 35m 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 Cedartown, GA covers 124.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Highway, Ralph David Abernathy Freeway, Rockmart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.3 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 $19.92 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.
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 124.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 3 miles (US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass / Madison Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 78 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Smyrna, GA to Cedartown, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Austell along the way.
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