Trip from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

187 mi

301 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 36m ★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m

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

Downtown Smyrna, GA, GA

Smyrna, GA

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Downtown Rincon, GA, GA

Rincon, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA covers 187 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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 $29.93 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

93.5 miles from Smyrna, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 187 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Parks Mill Road Unavailable Refreshing
Seven Islands Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 20 Unavailable Refreshing
Carl Sanders Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 520 East Unavailable Refreshing
Bobby Jones Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
US 25 Unavailable Refreshing
Peach Orchard Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Parks Mill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Rincon, 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

0.6 mi · 40 sec · North Columbia Avenue
22

Turn left onto East Fourth Street

121 ft · 3 sec · East Fourth Street
23

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 93.5 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 1h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.5 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rincon, 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 187 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 93.5 mi from Smyrna, GA · 1h 54m into the drive

Downtown Boiling Springs, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boiling Springs, NC

94 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

West Columbia, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boiling Springs, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rincon, GA

The final approach into Rincon, 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 Rincon, 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

$29.93 one way

$59.85 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $32.61 $65.21
premium $4.78 $35.18 $70.35
diesel $5.64 $41.54 $83.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.1 0 $19.63 $8.98
Efficient EV 46.8 0 $16.36 $7.48
EV Truck/SUV 74.8 0 $26.18 $11.97

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Smyrna, GA

Afternoon in Smyrna on Monday

Local time

1:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rincon, GA

Afternoon in Rincon on Monday

Local time

1:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Boiling Springs, NC

94 mi in

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

27 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 48m 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 Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA covers 187 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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 93.5 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 $29.93 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.
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA is easy. At 3h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Rincon, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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