How far is Pooler, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Pooler, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
206.69 mi
03h 24m
Flight
161.79 mi
260.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.79 mi
Kilometers
260.38 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.69 mi
Kilometers
332.64 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Pooler
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pooler
2026-04-18T06:57
Arrive Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pooler
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Waynesboro
GA

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

From Pooler
94.4 mi
01h 42m
To Smyrna
112.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 80 East

    160 m · 20 sec · US Highway 80 East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rogers Street

    119 m · 18 sec · Rogers Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 80 East

    1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 80 East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: Florence, Savannah Hilton Head International Airport

    2060 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 21: Port Wentworth

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 21 North, GA 30 West

    120 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Augusta Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    91 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    30.3 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    32.3 mi · 35 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District

    573 ft · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parks Mill Road

    74 m · 10 sec · Parks Mill Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
47.5 mi · 23%
Carl Sanders Highway
32.3 mi · 16%
North Main Street
31.3 mi · 15%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 11%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 4%
I 95 North
6.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 42m from Pooler
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pooler and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 94.4 miles from Pooler and 112.3 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.88 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pooler and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.

RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

118 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pooler and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 161.79 mi (260.38 km).

Pooler

#1 Pooler

City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States

Population26,022
Coordinates32.1154800, -81.2470600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville Road (-81.247045, 32.115511)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $28.88
Round trip
$57.75
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.88 $57.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.29 $64.57
Premium $4.78 $34.83 $69.66
Diesel $5.62 $41.00 $82.00

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pooler and Smyrna. The current time is 06:57:12.

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.