How far is Swainsboro, GA from Smyrna, GA?
The driving distance from Swainsboro, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Glascock County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swainsboro and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swainsboro and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
77 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bill English Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Bill English Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
14.6 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Thomson Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 27 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Continue on Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
32.3 mi · 35 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Buckhead Historic District
573 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parks Mill Road
74 m · 10 sec · Parks Mill Road
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Turn right onto Buckhead Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Buckhead Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swainsboro and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
32.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Swainsboro and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swainsboro to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 58 miles from Swainsboro and 66.7 miles from Smyrna.
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 31.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swainsboro and Sunny near Smyrna.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swainsboro and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 92.87 mi (149.46 km).
#1 Swainsboro
City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 7,491 |
| Coordinates | 32.5973900, -82.3337400 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
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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