How far is Sandersville, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Sandersville, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Greene County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandersville and Smyrna.
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Start on East Church Street
32 m · 3 sec · East Church Street
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Turn slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Harris Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Harris Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Warthen Road
20.8 mi · 31 min · Warthen Road
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Jones Street
3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Main Street
709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
15.7 mi · 17 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 Sandersville and Smyrna.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Warthen Road
Continue on Warthen Road
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sandersville 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 Sandersville to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Sandersville and 44.6 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandersville and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near White Plains
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandersville and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 54.73 mi (88.08 km).
#1 Sandersville
City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 5,275 |
| Coordinates | 32.9815400, -82.8101400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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