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Trip from Smyrna, GA to Centerville, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

222.3 mi

358 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Smyrna, GA, GA

Smyrna, GA

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Downtown Centerville, GA, GA

Centerville, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Smyrna, GA to Centerville, GA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Martha Berry Highway, US 27, Monticello Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on Martha Berry Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

111.2 miles from Smyrna, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 222.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Smyrna, GA to Centerville, GA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martha Berry Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 222.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.2 miles (GA 16; GA 83; GA 212 / West Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 74 miles (US 341; GA 7; GA 42): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
30.2 mi into trip | ~45m in | GA 16; GA 83; GA 212 / West Greene Street

Turn right onto GA 16; GA 83; GA 212 / West Greene Street

Navigation decision point

4
74 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 341; GA 7; GA 42

At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 7; GA 42

Navigation decision point

4
101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | GA 137 / Charing Road

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 137 / Charing Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
213.4 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in | South Blvd Drive

Turn right onto South Blvd Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Martha Berry Highway 36.3 mi 42m
US 27 33.9 mi 40m
Monticello Highway 23.3 mi 32m
GA Hwy 83 18.9 mi 26m
North Lee Street 18.4 mi 26m
Buena Vista Highway 16.8 mi 23m
Clarke Duncan Highway 14.7 mi 20m
US 19 14.3 mi 17m
Longest stretch: Martha Berry Highway — 36.3 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Centerville, GA.

1

Start on Buckhead Road

103 ft · 6 sec · Buckhead Road
2

Turn left onto US 278; GA 12

3.0 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
3

Continue on US 129; US 278; US 441; GA 12; GA 24

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 278; GA 12; GA 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
5

Continue on US 278; GA 12; GA 83

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Atlanta Highway
6

Turn left onto GA 83

23 mi · 32 min · Monticello Highway
7

Continue on GA 83

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Madison Road
8

Continue on GA 83

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Madison Street
9

Continue on GA 83

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Warren Street
10

Turn right onto GA 16; GA 83; GA 212

175 ft · 6 sec · West Greene Street
11

Turn left onto GA 11; GA 16; GA 83; GA 212

1.2 mi · 2 min · Forsyth Street
12

Continue on GA 83

5.4 mi · 7 min · GA 83
13

Continue on GA 83

19 mi · 26 min · GA Hwy 83
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on GA 42; GA 83

18 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 7; GA 42

0.7 mi · 57 sec · US 341; GA 7; GA 42
16

Turn right onto West Hopewell Road

7.1 mi · 10 min · West Hopewell Road
17

Turn right onto US 80; GA 22

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 80; GA 22
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
19

Continue on US 19; GA 3

12 mi · 14 min · US 19; GA 3
20

Turn right onto GA 137

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Main Street
21

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 137

0.6 mi · 1 min · Charing Road
22

Continue on GA 137

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Buena Vista Highway
23

Take the ramp onto GA 137

0.2 mi · 19 sec · GA 137
24

Continue on GA 96; GA 540; GA 137

0.2 mi · 24 sec · GA 96; GA 540; GA 137
Use the uturn lane.
25

Continue on GA 137

16 mi · 22 min · Buena Vista Highway
26

Continue on GA 137; GA 240

5.5 mi · 7 min · Doctor Deryl Hart Road
27

Continue on GA 137

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oliver Street
28

Turn right onto GA 137

0.4 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
29

Turn left onto GA 41 Connector

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Baker Street
30

Turn right onto GA 26

0.9 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
31

Continue on GA 26

15 mi · 20 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
32

Turn left onto Wells Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wells Street
33

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway
34

Continue on US 27; GA 1

34 mi · 40 min · US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
35

Turn right onto South Blvd Drive

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South Blvd Drive
Use the right lane.
36

Continue on South Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Boulevard
37

Continue on GA 39

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Lucile Road
38

Continue on GA 39

3.3 mi · 5 min · Lucile Road
39

Continue on GA 39

3.2 mi · 5 min · Lucile Highway
40

Turn left onto Damascus-Hilton Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Damascus-Hilton Road
41

Arrive at destination

Damascus-Hilton Road

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 111.2 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.

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 49 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.2 miles or 2h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Smyrna, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Smyrna, GA

This is one driving day of about 222.3 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Smyrna, 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.
The longest stretch is on Martha Berry Highway for about 36.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.2 mi from Smyrna, GA · 2h 37m into the drive

Downtown Thomaston, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thomaston, GA

111 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

Jackson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thomaston, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.2 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Centerville, GA

The final approach into Centerville, 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 Centerville, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Club Southern Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Buena Vista, Georgia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12295834622

Visit website

White Oak Pastures Farm & General Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 206.4

Bluffton, Georgia

+12296412081

Visit website

Coffee Club Southern Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127

Buena Vista, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12295834622

Visit website

Pasaquan

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 127

Buena Vista, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17065078306

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 130.3
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.76 one way

$69.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $38.01 $76.02
premium $4.70 $41.14 $82.29
diesel $5.61 $49.08 $98.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.7 0 $23.34 $10.67
Efficient EV 55.6 0 $19.45 $8.89
EV Truck/SUV 88.9 1 $31.12 $14.23

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Smyrna, GA

Evening in Smyrna on Thursday

Local time

8:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centerville, GA

Evening in Centerville on Thursday

Local time

8:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Smyrna, GA to Centerville, GA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martha Berry Highway, US 27, Monticello Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.2 miles from Smyrna, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.76 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 222.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (US 278; GA 12; GA 83 / South Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.2 miles (GA 16; GA 83; GA 212 / West Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 74 miles (US 341; GA 7; GA 42): Navigation decision point.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Centerville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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