How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.32 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.35 mi
81.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.35 mi
Kilometers
81.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.69 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowery Branch
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Smyrna
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowery Branch
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bogart
GA

City in Oconee County, Georgia, United States of America

From Flowery Branch
31.4 mi
00h 41m
To Smyrna
29.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flowery Branch and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2857 ft · 57 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Spout Springs Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Spout Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Flowery Branch Road

    3268 ft · 56 sec · Flowery Branch Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Flowery Branch Road Northeast

    1581 ft · 27 sec · Old Flowery Branch Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Flowery Branch Road

    2326 ft · 42 sec · Flowery Branch Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braselton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braselton Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dee Kennedy Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dee Kennedy Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    93 m · 17 sec · Horton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West May Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West May Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    59 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Hog Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hog Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    2574 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · University Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oconee Connector

    1656 ft · 33 sec · Oconee Connector

  19. 19

    Continue on Mars Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Experiment Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1450 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Watkinsville Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowery Branch and Smyrna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
11.2 mi · 18%
Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 16%
Athens Highway
7.82 mi · 13%
Spout Springs Road
7.3 mi · 12%
Dee Kennedy Road
5.4 mi · 9%
Greensboro Road
3.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Merge slight left onto University Parkway

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bogart
00h 41m from Flowery Branch
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flowery Branch to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bogart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Flowery Branch and 29.9 miles from Smyrna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Bogart

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bogart, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bogart.

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

105 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowery Branch and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 50.35 mi (81.03 km).

Flowery Branch

#1 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-83.925045, 34.185022)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowery Branch and Smyrna. The current time is 19:30:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.