How far is Kingsland, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Kingsland, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.97 mi
04h 44m
Flight
217.78 mi
350.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.78 mi
Kilometers
350.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.97 mi
Kilometers
411.94 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sun, May 31, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsland
Sun, May 31, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsland
2026-05-31T05:18
Arrive Smyrna
Sun, May 31, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McRae
GA

City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA

From Kingsland
129.6 mi
02h 22m
To Smyrna
126.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsland and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on East King Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · East King Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West King Street

    18.8 mi · 28 min · West King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indian Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

    32.1 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    622 ft · 23 sec · Lee Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · Albany Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Plant Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · Plant Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    2342 ft · 42 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ossie Davis Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ossie Davis Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Alma Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Alma Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Pierce Street

    15.2 mi · 17 min · North Pierce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard

    92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Tallahassee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street

    2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Coffee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lumber City Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 55 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Columbia Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  30. 30

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsland and Smyrna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
43 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Avenue
46.8 mi · 18%
US 1 North
32.1 mi · 13%
West King Street
18.8 mi · 7%
East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 6%
North Columbia Street
16 mi · 6%
North Pierce Street
15.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Avenue

Continue straight

44 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
217.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
02h 22m from Kingsland
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingsland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsland to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Kingsland and 126.4 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.77 one way or $71.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingsland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McRae, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McRae.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsland and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 217.78 mi (350.49 km).

Kingsland

#1 Kingsland

City in Camden County, Georgia, United States

Population18,292
Coordinates30.7999600, -81.6898300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Avenue (-81.689852, 30.800053)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.19 L · about $35.77
Round trip
$71.54
18.06 gal · 68.38 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.77 $71.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.99 $79.99
Premium $4.78 $43.15 $86.29
Diesel $5.62 $50.78 $101.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsland and Smyrna. The current time is 05:18:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.