How far is Smyrna, GA from Auburn, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Auburn, GA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Auburn.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Macon Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Macon Highway
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hillsboro Road
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Continue on Cole Springs Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cole Springs Road
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Continue on Clotfelter Road
2546 ft · 40 sec · Clotfelter Road
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Continue on Hog Mountain Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Hog Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on May Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest
5 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest
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Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road
92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Auburn.
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.
Hog Mountain Road
Continue on Hog Mountain Road
11.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Auburn?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
North High Shoals is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Smyrna and 23.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near North High Shoals
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North High Shoals.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 7,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.0137200, -83.8276800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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