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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.02 mi
03h 48m
Flight
154.65 mi
248.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.65 mi
Kilometers
248.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.02 mi
Kilometers
300.98 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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
Hephzibah
GA

City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

From Smyrna
93.5 mi
01h 54m
To Rincon
93.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

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.

  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

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.5 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road

    1653 ft · 27 sec · Perimeter Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Augusta Highway

    576 ft · 8 sec · Augusta Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Columbia Avenue

    2988 ft · 40 sec · North Columbia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Fourth Street

    37 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
74.4 mi · 40%
Savannah Highway
38.3 mi · 20%
Liberty Street
31.5 mi · 17%
Peach Orchard Road
21.4 mi · 11%
Bobby Jones Expressway
6.67 mi · 4%
Burton's Ferry Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hephzibah
01h 54m from Smyrna
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Denmark

89 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Rincon. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.88 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Rincon

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,655
Coordinates32.2960300, -81.2353900
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Rincon (-81.23539, 32.29603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.98 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.29
13.2 gal · 49.96 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Rincon. The current time is 05:13:12.

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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.