Origin
Smyrna, GA
Afternoon in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Hinesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
212.2 mi
341 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, GA
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Hinesville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Hinesville, GA covers 212.2 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parks Mill Road, Seven Islands Road, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.18 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
106.1 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parks Mill Road | — | — |
| Seven Islands Road | — | — |
| I 20 | — | — |
| Carl Sanders Highway | — | — |
| I 520 East | — | — |
| Bobby Jones Expressway | — | — |
| US 25 | — | — |
| Peach Orchard Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Parks Mill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Hinesville, GA.
1
Start on Buckhead Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Buckhead Road
2
Turn left onto Parks Mill Road
243 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parks Mill Road
3
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Seven Islands Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 20
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 20
5
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 520 East, GA 232
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 520 East
8
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25, GA 121
10
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
11
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nellie Drive
12
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
13
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Liberty Street
14
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
15
At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi
·
22 min
16
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
18 mi
·
20 min
18
Continue straight
4.4 mi
·
5 min
19
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
21
Turn slight right onto Highway 67
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 67
22
Continue straight
20 mi
·
30 min
23
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
24
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
25
Turn right onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Sunbury Road
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oglethorpe Highway
27
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
28
Turn right
69 ft
·
3 sec
29
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 106.1 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 2h 14m 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hinesville, 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 212.2 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.1 miles from Smyrna, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.18 one way
$66.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.28 | $72.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.27 | $78.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.28 | $10.19 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.71 | $13.58 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Hinesville, GA
Afternoon in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
212.2 mi in 4h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Parks Mill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 4h 29m 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 Smyrna, GA to Hinesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 212.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smyrna, GA to Hinesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Hinesville, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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