How far is Smyrna, GA from Flowery Branch, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
60.84 mi
01h 33m
Flight
50.35 mi
81.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.35 mi
Kilometers
81.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.84 mi
Kilometers
97.92 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-12T20:15
Arrive Flowery Branch
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Bogart
GA

City in Oconee County, Georgia, United States of America

From Smyrna
30.4 mi
00h 46m
To Flowery Branch
30.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Flowery Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Flowery Branch.

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · May Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    93 m · 19 sec · Horton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Athens Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Athens Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dee Kennedy Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Dee Kennedy Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Braselton Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Braselton Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Flowery Branch Road

    2326 ft · 40 sec · Flowery Branch Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Flowery Branch Road Northeast

    1581 ft · 27 sec · Old Flowery Branch Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Flowery Branch Road

    3268 ft · 56 sec · Flowery Branch Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spout Springs Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Spout Springs Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Phil Neikro Boulevard

    2714 ft · 54 sec · Phil Neikro Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Snelling Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Snelling Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1067 ft · 47 sec · Railroad Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Flowery Branch.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hog Mountain Road
11.1 mi · 18%
Athens Highway
7.84 mi · 13%
Macon Highway
7.8 mi · 13%
Spout Springs Road
7.3 mi · 12%
Dee Kennedy Road
5.4 mi · 9%
West Athens Street
3.44 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bogart
00h 46m from Smyrna
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Flowery Branch?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Bogart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Smyrna and 30.4 miles from Flowery Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Flowery Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Bogart

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Gainesville

46 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

72 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

81 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

105 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Flowery Branch. Straight-line distance: 50.35 mi (81.03 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Flowery Branch

#2 Flowery Branch

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,778
Coordinates34.1851000, -83.9251800
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Flowery Branch (-83.92518, 34.1851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.03
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.52 $17.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.78 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $5.62 $12.09 $24.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Flowery Branch. The current time is 20:15:54.

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.