How far is Milledgeville, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Milledgeville, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milledgeville and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milledgeville and Smyrna.
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Start on South Clarke Street
1089 ft · 46 sec · South Clarke Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Columbia Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Columbia Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass
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Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway
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Continue on Madison Road Highway
2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway
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Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn right onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
31 m · 3 sec · 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 Milledgeville and Smyrna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Columbia Street
Continue straight
11.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Milledgeville and 24.7 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milledgeville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Eatonton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milledgeville and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).
#1 Milledgeville
County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,508 |
| Coordinates | 33.0801400, -83.2321000 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
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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