Origin
Redan, GA
Late night in Redan on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redan, GA to Smyrna, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redan, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 50.6 miles across the Southeast, this trip from Redan to Smyrna is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it serves perfectly as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $8 in fuel for the entire trek. The route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, keeping you engaged with the surrounding landscape. It is an ideal option for travelers looking to navigate between these two Georgia communities without the intensity of major highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 36 mi | 38m |
| Greensboro Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Monticello Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Covington Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 278 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stone Mountain Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 36 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redan, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on South Deshon Road
218 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Deshon Road
2
Turn left onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
3
Continue on Stone Mountain Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Stone Mountain Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Max Cleland Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Max Cleland Boulevard
5
Turn slight right
277 ft
·
12 sec
6
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Klondike Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Klondike Road
8
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Covington Highway
9
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12; GA 124
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Turner Hill Road
10
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 278; GA 12
Toward I 20 East, US 278 East: Augusta
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 20; US 278; GA 12
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 113
Toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto GA 83
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Highway
14
Turn slight right onto GA 83
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
GA 83
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 278; GA 12; GA 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto US 129; US 278; US 441; GA 12; GA 24; GA 83
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Eatonton Road
17
Turn straight onto US 129; US 278; US 441; GA 12; GA 24; GA 83
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
18
Continue on US 278; GA 12
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
19
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buckhead Road
20
Arrive at destination
Buckhead Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Redan, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
Turn left onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
Navigation decision point
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 278; GA 12
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12 toward I 20 East, US 278 East: Augusta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 East, US 278 East: Augusta
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge onto I 20; US 278; GA 12 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
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 113
Toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Smyrna, GA
Late night in Smyrna on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Covington, GA
25 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
23 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 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will navigate via South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, Stone Mountain Street, and Max Cleland Boulevard throughout the duration of the trip. Because there are no major highway stretches, the road feels more like a continuous series of neighborhood transitions. Staying alert is essential, as the constant turns require more active steering than a typical freeway cruise. This drive offers a consistent pace, allowing you to focus on the local infrastructure as you move through the region.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on Purple Heart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 early in the drive near South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 49.4 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: near the start (South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 278; GA 12): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Redan, GA to Smyrna, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
41.4 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on Purple Heart Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Smyrna, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (US 278; GA 12): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smyrna, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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