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Trip from Smyrna, GA to Bostwick, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

15.1 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Smyrna, GA, GA

Smyrna, GA

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Downtown Bostwick, GA, GA

Bostwick, GA

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Trip Overview

This short 15.1-mile drive from Smyrna, GA to Bostwick, GA takes approximately 21 minutes and is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route offers a straightforward local experience without any highway travel. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local exploration than a long-distance haul. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment within a larger journey through the Southeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bostwick Road 5.8 mi 8m
Sandy Creek Road 3.2 mi 4m
Athens Highway 3.1 mi 4m
Greensboro Road 3 mi 4m
Buckhead Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bostwick Road — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Bostwick, GA.

1

Start on Buckhead Road

103 ft · 6 sec · Buckhead Road
2

Turn left onto US 278; GA 12

3.0 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
3

Turn right onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

3.1 mi · 4 min · Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto Sandy Creek Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Sandy Creek Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto GA 83

5.8 mi · 8 min · Bostwick Road
6

Turn right

54 ft · 4 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road

Turn left onto US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road

Navigation decision point

4
3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway

Turn right onto US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | Sandy Creek Road

Turn left onto Sandy Creek Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
9.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | GA 83 / Bostwick Road

Turn right onto GA 83 / Bostwick Road

Navigation decision point

4
15.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.36 one way

$4.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.35 $2.58 $5.17
premium $4.72 $2.81 $5.61
diesel $6.28 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.59 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.11 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026

Origin

Smyrna, GA

Evening in Smyrna on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 10 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:04PM EDT until October 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 5:55PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Destination

Bostwick, GA

Evening in Bostwick on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 15 mph 89% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:04PM EDT until October 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 5:55PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this journey, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily on Bostwick Road, Sandy Creek Road, and Athens Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5.8 miles on Bostwick Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This profile suggests a route that winds through local areas, requiring your attention at various intersections rather than a cruise on open expressways.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Bostwick Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

761 ft 490 ft

Total Climb

517 ft

Total Descent

373 ft

Highest Point

761 ft

~15.1 mi in

Elevation Range

271 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Smyrna, GA

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Founded 1832

Arriving in Bostwick, GA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Bostwick Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 278; GA 12 / Greensboro Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bostwick, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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