Origin
Hinesville, GA
Morning in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesville, GA to Smyrna, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
207 mi
333 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesville, GA
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Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hinesville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 207 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Martin Luther King Junior Drive, West Oglethorpe Highway, Old Sunbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103.5 miles from Hinesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 207 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 207 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinesville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Martin Luther King Junior Drive | — | — |
| West Oglethorpe Highway | — | — |
| Old Sunbury Road | — | — |
| I 16 West | — | — |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | — | — |
| GA 19 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | — | — |
| Glenwood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3
Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Oglethorpe Highway
4
Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Sunbury Road
5
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn slight right
9.9 mi
·
14 min
7
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
8
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
11 min
9
Take the ramp left toward I 16 West: Macon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon
10
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
GA 19: Dublin, East Dublin
12
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Continue on Glenwood Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
14
Continue on South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Jefferson Street
15
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Turn right
44 mi
·
55 min
18
Turn left onto North Columbia Street
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
North Columbia Street
19
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
20
Continue on James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
21
Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
22
Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
23
Continue on Madison Road Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
24
Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
25
Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
26
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Islands Road
28
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
29
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
30
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
31
Turn right onto Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
32
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buckhead Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.5 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hinesville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hinesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 207 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Hinesville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.5 mi from Hinesville, GA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.5 miles from Hinesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, GA
The final approach into Smyrna, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smyrna, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.37 one way
$64.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $35.39 | $70.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.70 | $91.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.73 | $9.94 |
| Efficient EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.11 | $8.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
3h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hinesville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 207 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Martin Luther King Junior Drive, West Oglethorpe Highway, Old Sunbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.5 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hinesville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hinesville, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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