How far is Smyrna, GA from Swainsboro, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Swainsboro, GA is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
114.77 mi
02h 36m
Flight
92.87 mi
149.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.87 mi
Kilometers
149.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.77 mi
Kilometers
184.7 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swainsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Swainsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

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
Gibson
GA

City in Glascock County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
57.4 mi
01h 18m
To Swainsboro
57.4 mi
01h 18m

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
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington

    2096 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  12. 12

    Continue on Legion Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    16.7 mi · 23 min · Quaker Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto George Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · George Street

  15. 15

    Continue on George Street

    142 m · 14 sec · George Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Harvey Street

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Harvey Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Bill English Highway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Bill English Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    77 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
32.5 mi · 28%
Quaker Road
16.7 mi · 15%
Bill English Highway
12.6 mi · 11%
Harvey Street
11.4 mi · 10%
Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 6%
Buckhead Road
3.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

32.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibson
01h 18m from Smyrna
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Swainsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Smyrna and 57.4 miles from Swainsboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Swainsboro. Straight-line distance: 92.87 mi (149.46 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Swainsboro

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Population7,491
Coordinates32.5973900, -82.3337400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Swainsboro (-82.33374, 32.59739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $16.04
Round trip
$32.08
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.04 $32.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.78 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $5.62 $22.78 $45.55

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 Swainsboro. The current time is 05:18:15.

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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.