Origin
Smyrna, GA
Night in Smyrna on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Tifton, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
172 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
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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Tifton, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Tifton, GA covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Greensboro Road, Madison Bypass, Bethany Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.90 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
86 miles from Smyrna, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 172 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Greensboro 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 Tifton, GA is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Tifton, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Road | — | — |
| Madison Bypass | — | — |
| Bethany Road | — | — |
| Bethany Church Road | — | — |
| Seven Islands Road | — | — |
| US 129 South | — | — |
| Gray Highway | — | — |
| Gray Road Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Greensboro Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Tifton, GA.
1
Start on Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
Buckhead Road
2
Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
3
Turn left onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
4
Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
5
Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
6
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Islands Road
7
Turn left
17 mi
·
22 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
9
Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Gray Highway
10
Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Gray Road Southwest
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gray Bypass
12
Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
13
Turn right onto Gray Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
14
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Avenue
15
Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
16
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
101 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street
19
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
21
Turn right onto Love Avenue
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Love Avenue
22
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto 5th Street East
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
5th Street East
24
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 86 miles from Smyrna, GA, or about 1h 43m 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 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tifton, 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 172 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 86 mi from Smyrna, GA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tifton, GA
The final approach into Tifton, 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 Tifton, 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
$26.90 one way
$53.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $31.83 | $63.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.08 | $11.01 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Tifton, GA
Night in Tifton on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
32 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
3h 27m 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 Tifton, GA covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Greensboro Road, Madison Bypass, Bethany Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86 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 $26.90 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 Tifton, GA is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Tifton, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Tifton, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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