Smyrna, GA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Smyrna, GA is a convenient base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 277-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Smyrna, GA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
276.7 mi
Saint Simons Island, GA
Quickest Drive
21m
Bostwick, GA
Plan Around Smyrna, GA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Smyrna, GA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Smyrna, GA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Smyrna, GA
Driving from Smyrna, GA
On average, trips departing from Smyrna, GA run 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 277 miles (5h 34m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Smyrna, GA are Saint Simons Island, GA (276.7 mi, 5h 34m), Cairo, GA (222.6 mi, 4h 41m), Thomasville, GA (216.8 mi, 4h 42m), Hinesville, GA (212.2 mi, 4h 29m), and Braswell, GA (18 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in GA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 139-mile trip from Smyrna, GA, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Smyrna, GA and 2 routes heading into Smyrna, GA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 277 miles.
The longest mapped route from Smyrna, GA covers 277 miles and takes approximately 5h 34m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Smyrna, GA runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Smyrna, GA costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Smyrna, GA include Saint Simons Island, GA, Cairo, GA, Thomasville, GA and Hinesville, GA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Smyrna, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
56,285
Median Income
$96,780
Median Home Value
$409,000
Median Age
35.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Smyrna, GA at a Glance
Founded
1832
Elevation
1,060 ft
Area
15 mi²
Notable People from Smyrna, GA
A sampling of people born in Smyrna, GA.
Julia Roberts
1967
American actress (born 1967)
Zack Wheeler
1990
Major League Baseball pitcher
C. Martin Croker
1962–2016
American animator (1962-2016)
City data from Wikidata (Q958676), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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