How far is Smyrna, GA from Douglas, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Douglas, GA is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Douglas.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road
15.9 mi · 22 min · Milledgeville Road
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Take the exit right
44 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
29.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1687 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard
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Continue straight
20.7 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto East Ashley Street
90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ward Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Douglas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Milledgeville Road
Take the exit right
44 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Douglas?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Dudley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Smyrna and 85.4 miles from Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.92 one way or $47.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Douglas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 147.94 mi (238.08 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Douglas
City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.5088100, -82.8498700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
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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