How far is Smyrna, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Jefferson.
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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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Turn right onto Athens Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Athens Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Athens Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Street
122 m · 12 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
126 m · 24 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left
131 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smyrna and Jefferson.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Watkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Smyrna and 23.9 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Watkinsville
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 Watkinsville.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 37.11 mi (59.73 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 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
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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