How far is Smyrna, GA from Braselton, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Braselton, GA is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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Halfway Point
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City in DeKalb 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 Braselton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Braselton.
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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
9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
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Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
2078 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Experiment Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Oconee Connector
1689 ft · 39 sec · Oconee Connector
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Turn left onto University Parkway
7.7 mi · 9 min · University Parkway
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Turn right onto Barber Creek Road
148 m · 10 sec · Barber Creek Road
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Continue on Eighth Street
2776 ft · 1 min · Eighth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlanta Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Highway
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Turn slight right
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwell Church Road Northeast
38 m · 2 sec · Rockwell Church Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockwell Church Road Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rockwell Church Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Gainesville Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Gainesville Highway
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Continue straight
3187 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Green Street
67 m · 5 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Braselton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Macon Highway
Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Braselton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Braselton?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Pine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Smyrna and 25.7 miles from Braselton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Braselton.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Lake
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 Pine Lake.
Gainesville
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Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Braselton. Straight-line distance: 40.85 mi (65.74 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 Braselton
Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,725 |
| Coordinates | 34.1092700, -83.7626700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Braselton (-83.76267, 34.10927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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