How far is Smyrna, GA from Sylvester, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Sylvester, GA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
163.61 mi
03h 26m
Flight
145.03 mi
233.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.03 mi
Kilometers
233.41 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.61 mi
Kilometers
263.31 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylvester
Fri, May 1, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Fri, May 1, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-01T13:50
Arrive Sylvester
Fri, May 1, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
82 mi
01h 43m
To Sylvester
81.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    2814 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    138 m · 13 sec · East Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 40%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 13%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
Gray Bypass
5.11 mi · 3%
Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 2%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 43m from Smyrna
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Sylvester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Smyrna and 81.6 miles from Sylvester.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Sylvester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Sylvester. Straight-line distance: 145.03 mi (233.41 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Sylvester

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Sylvester (-83.83693, 31.53092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.71
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.85 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.56 $51.11
Premium $4.78 $27.57 $55.14
Diesel $5.62 $32.45 $64.90

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Sylvester. The current time is 13:50:35.

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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.