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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.48 mi
01h 15m
Flight
40.85 mi
65.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.85 mi
Kilometers
65.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.48 mi
Kilometers
82.85 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braselton
Wed, May 27, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Wed, May 27, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-27T07:09
Arrive Braselton
Wed, May 27, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Pine Lake
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
25.7 mi
00h 37m
To Braselton
25.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2078 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Experiment Station Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Experiment Station Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mars Hill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oconee Connector

    1689 ft · 39 sec · Oconee Connector

  10. 10

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · University Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Barber Creek Road

    148 m · 10 sec · Barber Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Eighth Street

    2776 ft · 1 min · Eighth Street

  13. 13

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwell Church Road Northeast

    38 m · 2 sec · Rockwell Church Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockwell Church Road Northeast

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rockwell Church Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gainesville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Gainesville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3187 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Green Street

    67 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Highway
9.6 mi · 19%
Athens Highway
7.84 mi · 15%
University Parkway
7.74 mi · 15%
Gainesville Highway
6.41 mi · 12%
Pleasant Hill Church Road
3.7 mi · 7%
Greensboro Road
2.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Lake
00h 37m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Lake, 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 Pine Lake.

RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

73 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

87 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

102 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Braselton. Straight-line distance: 40.85 mi (65.74 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Braselton

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

Population13,725
Coordinates34.1092700, -83.7626700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Braselton (-83.76267, 34.10927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.21
Round trip
$14.42
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Braselton. The current time is 07:09:50.

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.