Origin
Smyrna, GA
Morning in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Pooler, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
202.1 mi
325 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 53m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 59m
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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Pooler, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Pooler, GA covers 202.1 miles and takes about 4h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.60 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
101 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 202.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m 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 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 202.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parks Mill Road 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 4h 6m 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 Pooler, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Pooler, 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
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Liberty Street
14
Continue straight
28 mi
·
40 min
15
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Burton's Ferry Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burton's Ferry Highway
17
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Perimeter Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Perimeter Road
19
Continue on Savannah Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Savannah Highway
20
Continue on Augusta Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Augusta Highway
21
Continue on North Columbia Avenue
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Columbia Avenue
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Brunswick
23
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 80: Pooler, Garden City
25
Turn right onto US Highway 80 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 80 East
26
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 101 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 2h 3m 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pooler, 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 202.1 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101 mi from Smyrna, GA · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pooler, GA
The final approach into Pooler, 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 Pooler, 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
$31.60 one way
$63.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.56 | $69.11 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.40 | $74.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
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: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Pooler, GA
Morning in Pooler on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
9 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 6m 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 Pooler, GA covers 202.1 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parks Mill Road, Seven Islands Road, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101 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 $31.60 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 is a straightforward 4h 6m 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 Smyrna, GA to Pooler, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Pooler, 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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