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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.33 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.6 mi
60.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.6 mi
Kilometers
60.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.33 mi
Kilometers
76.17 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-17T05:01
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
North High Shoals
GA

Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
23.7 mi
00h 35m
To Auburn
23.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Macon Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Macon Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hillsboro Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cole Springs Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Cole Springs Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Clotfelter Road

    2546 ft · 40 sec · Clotfelter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hog Mountain Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Hog Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Atlanta Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on May Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · May Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest

    5 mi · 7 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hog Mountain Road
11.1 mi · 23%
Athens Highway
7.84 mi · 17%
Macon Highway
7.8 mi · 16%
Atlanta Highway Northwest
5.01 mi · 11%
Cole Springs Road
3.38 mi · 7%
Greensboro Road
2.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North High Shoals
00h 35m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North High Shoals, 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 North High Shoals.

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

82 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

86 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

115 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Auburn. The current time is 05:01:11.

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.