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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City in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States
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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.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road
15.9 mi · 22 min · Milledgeville Road
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Take the exit right
44 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp left
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
12.7 mi · 14 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia
1627 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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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?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.24 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vidalia
City in Toombs County and Montgomery County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 10,452 |
| Coordinates | 32.2176900, -82.4134600 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vidalia (-82.41346, 32.21769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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