Origin
Smyrna, GA
Late night in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Barnesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
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
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Barnesville, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Smyrna to Barnesville, you are looking at a 69.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes to complete. Because this route is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $11 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the drive. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia as you transition between these two communities. It is a practical, manageable route that offers a clean, direct path for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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
·
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
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
·
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 straight lane.
14
Continue on GA 42; GA 83
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Lee Street
15
Turn right onto West Johnston Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Johnston Street
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
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
·
Forsyth Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Forsyth Street
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure schedule. You can easily complete the entire 69.3-mile distance without needing to build in scheduled stops, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Aim to monitor your fuel levels before leaving Smyrna, as your $11 estimate is based on the full distance. Pay close attention to the transitions between the highway segments and the local stretches on Monticello Highway, as road conditions may shift. Staying mindful of these road changes will ensure a smooth and predictable arrival in Barnesville.
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 15 miles or 23m 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
+
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 69.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Smyrna, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
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 15 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.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
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
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GA 83 / Monticello Highway
Turn left onto GA 83 / Monticello Highway
Navigation decision point
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
GA 16; GA 83; GA 212 / West Greene Street
Turn right onto GA 16; GA 83; GA 212 / West Greene Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Indian Springs Drive
Turn left onto Indian Springs Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.84 one way
$21.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.83 | $25.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Barnesville on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Monticello, GA
35 mi in
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
3 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 55
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps the experience varied behind the wheel. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, with the remainder of the journey navigating local roads like Old Atlanta Highway and GA Hwy 83. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 23.3-mile section along Monticello Highway. Because the route balances faster highway segments with slower, more localized roads, you should expect the pace to shift as you progress toward Barnesville. It is a functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate-focused itinerary.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Monticello Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road): Navigation decision point; 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): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Monticello Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road): Navigation decision point; 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): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barnesville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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