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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

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
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.

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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 Carl Sanders Highway, Savannah Highway, GA 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. 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 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 74.4 mi 1h 19m
Savannah Highway 38.3 mi 44m
GA 24 28.8 mi 41m
Peach Orchard Road 21.4 mi 25m
North Columbia Avenue 8.6 mi 9m
Bobby Jones Expressway 6.7 mi 7m
I 95 5.7 mi 6m
Burton's Ferry Highway 4.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 74.4 mi, about 1h 19m

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

244 ft · 8 sec · Parks Mill Road
3

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Seven Islands Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 20
5

Merge onto I 20

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 520 East
8

Continue on I 520

6.7 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
10

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
11

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Nellie Drive
12

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

17 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
13

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

2.7 mi · 4 min · Liberty Street
14

Continue on GA 24

28 mi · 40 min · GA 24
15

Take the ramp onto GA 24

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 24
16

Merge onto US 301; GA 24; GA 73

4.4 mi · 5 min · Burton's Ferry Highway
17

Turn left onto US 301 Business; GA 73

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 301 Business; GA 73
18

At end of road, turn left onto GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Perimeter Road
19

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

38 mi · 44 min · Savannah Highway
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Augusta Highway
21

Continue on GA 21; I 3 FUT

8.6 mi · 9 min · North Columbia Avenue
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick Use the right lane.
23

Merge onto I 95

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 102 Toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto US 80; GA 26

0.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 80 East
26

Arrive at destination

US 80; GA 26

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 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 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 1h 59m 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 23m

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.
The longest stretch is on Carl Sanders Highway for about 74.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millen, GA

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

Harlem, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millen, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Coffee Stop

Stir Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pooler, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 202.1

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19127372661

Visit website

Grounds Of Grace Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pooler, Georgia

1.4 mi

High Cotton Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keysville, Georgia

2.3 mi

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.6

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

Stir Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 202.1

Pooler, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19127372661

Visit website

Grounds Of Grace Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 202.1

Pooler, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

High Cotton Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101

Keysville, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+17068718511

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 86.6

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17068694074

Visit website

The Caffeinated Heifer

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.7

Thomson, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18334434337

Visit website

Goat Kick Coffee Co - Roastery Location

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.2

Evans, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–1:30 pm

+17067993994

Visit website

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 202.1

Pooler, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19127488888

Visit website

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 86.6

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17068282109

Visit website

Hickory Hill historic house museum

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 57.7

Thomson, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17065957777

Visit website

Imagination Station Children's Museum at Hickman Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 86.6

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 201.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge onto I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 520 East, GA 232
5
79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 520 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 520 East
6
195.1 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Brunswick

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 South: Brunswick
8
201.3 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 102 Toward US 80: Pooler, Garden City

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Smyrna, GA

Afternoon in Smyrna on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pooler, GA

Afternoon in Pooler on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $10 near mile 195.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

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.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 202.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

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 Carl Sanders Highway, Savannah Highway, GA 24. 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 202.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (I 20 / Carl Sanders Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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