How far is Smyrna, GA from Richmond Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.51 mi
04h 17m
Flight
167.5 mi
269.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.5 mi
Kilometers
269.57 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.51 mi
Kilometers
343.61 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Smyrna
106.8 mi
02h 09m
To Richmond Hill
106.8 mi
02h 09m

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
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 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

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Milledgeville Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    44 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1697 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ford Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Ford Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ford Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
103 mi · 48%
Milledgeville Road
59.9 mi · 28%
I 95 South
9.21 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.85 mi · 2%
Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 2%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 09m from Smyrna
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Smyrna and 106.8 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 167.5 mi (269.57 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Richmond Hill (-81.30344, 31.93827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.35 $66.70
Premium $4.78 $35.98 $71.96
Diesel $5.62 $42.35 $84.70

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 Richmond Hill. The current time is 05:22:34.

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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.