How far is Smyrna, GA from Vidalia, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Vidalia, GA is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.64 mi
02h 59m
Flight
111.37 mi
179.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.37 mi
Kilometers
179.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.64 mi
Kilometers
218.29 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sun, May 31, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Vidalia
Sun, May 31, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Irwinton
GA

City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
67.9 mi
01h 29m
To Vidalia
67.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Milledgeville Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    44 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1697 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milledgeville Road
59.9 mi · 44%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
12.7 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.85 mi · 3%
Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 3%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Bethany Church Road
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Milledgeville Road

Take the exit right

44 mi · 00h 55m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irwinton
01h 29m from Smyrna
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Irwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Smyrna and 67.8 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Vidalia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.24 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Vidalia

City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population10,452
Coordinates32.2176900, -82.4134600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.21 $42.43
Premium $4.78 $22.89 $45.77
Diesel $5.62 $26.94 $53.88

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Vidalia. The current time is 07:45:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.