How far is Smyrna, GA from Snellville, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Snellville, GA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.29 mi
01h 12m
Flight
39.62 mi
63.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.62 mi
Kilometers
63.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.29 mi
Kilometers
77.71 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Good Hope
GA

Human settlement in Walton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Smyrna
24.1 mi
00h 36m
To Snellville
24.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Snellville.

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Athens Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sandy Creek Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Sandy Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bostwick Road

    16.3 mi · 25 min · Bostwick Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto James Huff Road

    2435 ft · 49 sec · James Huff Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Unisia Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Unisia Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Henry Clower Boulevard

    1582 ft · 39 sec · Henry Clower Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    122 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lenora Church Road

    1324 ft · 34 sec · Lenora Church Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway

    100 m · 8 sec · Scenic Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bostwick Road
16.3 mi · 34%
Unisia Drive
14.5 mi · 30%
Sandy Creek Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Athens Highway
3.1 mi · 6%
Greensboro Road
2.95 mi · 6%
Main Street East
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bostwick Road

Turn right onto Bostwick Road

16.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 36m from Smyrna
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smyrna and Sunny near Snellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Snellville?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Smyrna and 24.2 miles from Snellville.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smyrna and Sunny near Snellville.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

72 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

92 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Snellville. Straight-line distance: 39.62 mi (63.76 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

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

#2 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Snellville (-84.01991, 33.85733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.47
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.73 $13.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.78 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.62 $9.56 $19.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Snellville. The current time is 03:40:54.

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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.