How far is Smyrna, GA from Rincon, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Rincon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Rincon.
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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
2988 ft · 40 sec · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Fourth Street
37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Rincon.
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Rincon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Rincon?
The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 93.5 miles from Smyrna and 93.5 miles from Rincon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Rincon.
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 Rincon. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.88 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 Rincon
City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.2960300, -81.2353900 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.53 | $63.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.12 | $74.24 |
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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