How far is Smyrna, GA from Garden City, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Garden City, GA is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Garden City.
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Start on Buckhead Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Parks Mill Road
74 m · 9 sec · Parks Mill Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20
1658 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the ramp straight
1450 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway
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Continue on North Columbia Avenue
14.6 mi · 19 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Rommel Avenue
2650 ft · 1 min · Rommel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rommel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Garden City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Partly Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Garden City?
The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Hephzibah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Smyrna and 100.8 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Partly Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Hephzibah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hephzibah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 166.06 mi (267.25 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 Garden City
City in Chatham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 32.1143700, -81.1540000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-81.154, 32.11437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
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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