Origin
Smyrna, GA
Late night in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Stockbridge, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Stockbridge, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Stockbridge, GA covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, GA 138, Madison Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on Purple Heart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 57.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 31.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (GA 138 / Stockbridge Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 West: Atlanta
8
40 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward GA 20, GA 138: Conyers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 82
Toward GA 20, GA 138: Conyers
6
41.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
GA 138 / Stockbridge Highway
Turn right onto GA 138 / Stockbridge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
GA 138 / Steam Mill Expressway
Enter roundabout onto GA 138 / Steam Mill Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
GA 138
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| GA 138 | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| Madison Bypass | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Steam Mill Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Stockbridge Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Greensboro Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| McDonough Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Eatonton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 31.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Stockbridge, 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
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
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 82
Toward GA 20, GA 138: Conyers
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto GA 20; GA 138
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Walnut Grove Road
9
Continue on GA 20; GA 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McDonough Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto GA 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockbridge Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on GA 138
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 138
12
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stockbridge Highway
13
Continue on GA 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockbridge Highway
14
Continue on GA 138
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Steam Mill Expressway
15
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
Steam Mill Expressway
16
Continue on GA 138
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Steam Mill Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on GA 138
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 138
18
Enter roundabout onto GA 138
162 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 138
19
Continue on GA 138
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 138
20
Continue on GA 138
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
GA 138
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on GA 138
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 138
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
US 23; GA 42; GA 138
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Smyrna, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stockbridge, GA
The final approach into Stockbridge, 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
$9.01 one way
$18.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Stockbridge, GA
Late night in Stockbridge on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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 14m 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 Stockbridge, GA covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Highway, GA 138, Madison Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.01 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 57.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (GA 138 / Stockbridge Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Stockbridge, 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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