How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Smyrna.
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Start on Ford Avenue
838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue
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Continue on Ford Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3075 ft · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon
1192 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
103.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin
1813 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Glenwood Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right
44 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto North Columbia Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · North Columbia Street
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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 Richmond Hill and Smyrna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Richmond Hill and 110.4 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 167.5 mi (269.57 km).
#1 Richmond Hill
City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,408 |
| Coordinates | 31.9382700, -81.3034400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.65 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
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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