How far is Smyrna, GA from Dahlonega, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Dahlonega, GA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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 02h 05m.
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
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City in Jackson 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 Dahlonega.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Dahlonega.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Oconee Connector
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Turn left
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
1.3 mi · 1 min · Inner Loop 10
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Continue on GA Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi · 3 min · GA Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Tallassee Road, Oglethorpe Avenue
938 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Oglethorpe Avenue
79 m · 6 sec · Oglethorpe Avenue
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Continue on Tallassee Road
1 km · 1 min · Tallassee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitehead Road
9 m · 1 sec · Whitehead Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitehead Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Whitehead Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Road
6 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Green Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Green Street Northeast
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
20 mi · 27 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Public Square South
44 m · 6 sec · Public Square South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Dahlonega.
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.
Thompson Bridge Road
Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
20 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Dahlonega.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Dahlonega?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Arcade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Smyrna and 44.8 miles from Dahlonega.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smyrna and Chance Rain Showers near Dahlonega.
Stop Ideas Near Arcade
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 Arcade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Dahlonega. Straight-line distance: 72.59 mi (116.83 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 Dahlonega
City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,329 |
| Coordinates | 34.5325900, -83.9849100 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dahlonega (-83.98491, 34.53259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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