How far is Smyrna, GA from Tifton, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Tifton, GA is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
172.04 mi
03h 27m
Flight
148.51 mi
239.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.51 mi
Kilometers
239.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.04 mi
Kilometers
276.87 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tifton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 16, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-15T19:52
Arrive Tifton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
86.2 mi
01h 43m
To Tifton
85.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Love Avenue

    129 m · 10 sec · Love Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1068 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    42 m · 3 sec · 5th Street East

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
102 mi · 60%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 12%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 6%
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

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 43m from Smyrna
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Clear near Tifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 86.2 miles from Smyrna and 85.9 miles from Tifton.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Clear near Tifton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Tifton. Straight-line distance: 148.51 mi (239.01 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Tifton

City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Tifton. The current time is 19:52:50.

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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.