Origin
Milledgeville, GA
Morning in Milledgeville on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milledgeville, GA to Smyrna, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milledgeville, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Milledgeville to Smyrna covers 48.2 miles across Georgia’s Southeast region, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to make the trek. Navigating this route involves a combination of US 441, Madison Road, and North Columbia Street. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two distinct parts of the state, serving as a reliable transit option for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 441 | 13 mi | 17m |
| Madison Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North Columbia Street | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| James Marshall Bypass | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bethany Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Madison Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Greensboro Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Bethany Church Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 441
— 13 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milledgeville, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on US 441 Business; GA 29 Business
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Clarke Street
2
Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 22; GA 24
522 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Montgomery Street
3
Turn right onto US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 24
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Columbia Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 441; GA 24
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 441; GA 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 441; GA 24
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 441; GA 24
6
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
7
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
8
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
9
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
10
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
11
Continue on US 129; US 441; 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
12
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 129; US 441; GA 24
13
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Islands Road
14
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
15
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
16
Turn right onto US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; 24 Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
17
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buckhead Road
19
Arrive at destination
Buckhead Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Milledgeville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 22; GA 24 / West Montgomery Street
Turn left onto US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 22; GA 24 / West Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 24 / North Columbia Street
Turn right onto US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 24 / North Columbia Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
35.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Seven Islands Road
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
Navigation decision point
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Bethany Church Road
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Smyrna, GA
Morning in Smyrna on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, requiring your attention as you transition between various road types. With a highway share of only 30%, you will spend the majority of your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. You can expect a shift in pace throughout the drive, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles along US 441. The experience behind the wheel is varied, moving away from long-distance highway cruising into more localized transit. Expect a balance of steady momentum and the typical stop-and-go patterns associated with regional road travel.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on US 441.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 22; GA 24 / West Montgomery Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 22; GA 24 / West Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 24 / North Columbia Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (Seven Islands Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
647 ft
329 ft
Total Climb
462 ft
Total Descent
188 ft
Highest Point
647 ft
~44.7 mi in
Elevation Range
318 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Milledgeville, GA
Full guide →Milledgeville is a city of 19,000 people (2019) in Georgia's Classic Heartland. It is home to Georgia College & State University, Georgia Military College, and Central Georgia Technical College.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on US 441. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 22; GA 24 / West Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 441 Business; GA 29 Business; GA 24 / North Columbia Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (Seven Islands Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smyrna, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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