How far is Smyrna, GA from Milledgeville, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Milledgeville, GA is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.17 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.16 mi
59.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.16 mi
Kilometers
59.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.17 mi
Kilometers
77.53 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sun, May 31, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-31T09:01
Arrive Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Eatonton
GA

County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
24.1 mi
00h 34m
To Milledgeville
24 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

    18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Clarke Street

    1089 ft · 39 sec · North Clarke Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clarke Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 38%
Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 8%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 6%
Bethany Church Road
2.63 mi · 5%
Madison Bypass
2.58 mi · 5%
Seven Islands Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Milledgeville Road

Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

18.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatonton
00h 34m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Eatonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Smyrna and 24 miles from Milledgeville.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Eatonton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eatonton, 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 Eatonton.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

107 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

114 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Milledgeville. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.8 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Milledgeville

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Population18,508
Coordinates33.0801400, -83.2321000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Milledgeville (-83.2321, 33.08014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.47
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.73 $13.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.78 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.62 $9.56 $19.12

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Milledgeville. The current time is 09:01:34.

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.