Origin
Smyrna, GA
Afternoon in Smyrna on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
79.2 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, GA
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Mableton, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Greensboro Road, Madison Bypass, Eatonton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.39 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.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 79.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Greensboro Road 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 Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Road | — | — |
| Madison Bypass | — | — |
| Eatonton Road | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| Purple Heart Highway | — | — |
| Ralph David Abernathy Freeway | — | — |
| GA 70 | — | — |
| Fulton County Airport | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Greensboro Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Mableton, GA.
1
Start on Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
Buckhead Road
2
Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
3
Turn left onto Madison Bypass
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Madison Bypass
4
Continue on Eatonton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eatonton Road
5
Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 20 West: Atlanta
6
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
7
Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
9
Keep slight right to continue on Fulton County Airport, Housing Authority Of Fulton County
220 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fulton County Airport, Housing Authority Of Fulton County
10
Turn straight onto Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
11
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest
12
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
13
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Road
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
Whispering Pines Road
14
Turn sharp right
154 ft
·
12 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
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 39.6 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 47m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mableton, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Smyrna, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Smyrna, GA
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Smyrna, 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 39.6 mi from Smyrna, GA · 47m 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mableton, GA
The final approach into Mableton, 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
$12.39 one way
$24.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
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: 27.7 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 | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
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
Mableton, GA
Afternoon in Mableton on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Mableton, GA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Greensboro Road, Madison Bypass, Eatonton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 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 $12.39 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 Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Mableton, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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