How far is Smyrna, GA from Hinesville, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Hinesville, GA is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
212.2 mi
04h 29m
Flight
160.3 mi
257.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.3 mi
Kilometers
257.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.2 mi
Kilometers
341.5 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinesville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Hinesville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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 Smyrna
106.1 mi
02h 14m
To Hinesville
106.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Parks Mill Road

    74 m · 9 sec · Parks Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 20

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Nellie Drive

    1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Peach Orchard Road

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Highway 67

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Sunbury Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Oglethorpe Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1118 ft · 33 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right

    21 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
74.4 mi · 35%
Highway 67
39.6 mi · 19%
Liberty Street
26.2 mi · 12%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.29 mi · 3%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
02h 14m from Smyrna
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Hinesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 106.1 miles from Smyrna and 106.1 miles from Hinesville.

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

The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Smyrna and Hinesville. Straight-line distance: 160.3 mi (257.98 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Hinesville

#2 Hinesville

City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population34,085
Coordinates31.8468800, -81.5959500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Hinesville (-81.59595, 31.84688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.34 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.34
14.98 gal · 56.68 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.67 $59.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.17 $66.35
Premium $4.78 $35.79 $71.57
Diesel $5.62 $42.12 $84.25

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 Smyrna and Hinesville. The current time is 07:39:46.

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.