How far is Smyrna, GA from Kingsland, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Kingsland, GA is about 297.6 miles (479 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Candler County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Kingsland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Kingsland.
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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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Turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp left
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
92.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Island Parkway
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lee Street
1 km · 2 min · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto East King Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · East King Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East King Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Kingsland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
103 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Kingsland?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (479 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Metter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Smyrna and 148.8 miles from Kingsland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.59 one way or $83.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingsland.
Stop Ideas Near Metter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Kingsland. Straight-line distance: 217.78 mi (350.49 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 Kingsland
City in Camden County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,292 |
| Coordinates | 30.7999600, -81.6898300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsland (-81.68983, 30.79996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.59 | $83.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.50 | $93.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.05 | $118.10 |
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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