How far is Garden City, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Garden City, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Burke County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Smyrna.
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Start on Rommel Avenue
2650 ft · 1 min · Rommel Avenue
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Augusta Road
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 48 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
30.3 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway
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Turn right onto Thomson Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
32.3 mi · 35 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District
573 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parks Mill Road
74 m · 10 sec · Parks Mill Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Smyrna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Augusta Road
Continue straight
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Garden City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Garden City and 120.3 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garden City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 166.06 mi (267.25 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 32.1143700, -81.1540000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.52 | $85.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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