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Trip from Smyrna, GA to Braswell, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

18 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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 Braswell, GA, GA

Braswell, GA

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Trip Overview

This short 18-mile drive from Smyrna, GA to Braswell, GA is easily manageable within a single day, taking only about 25 minutes. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the trip, with no highway sections to consider. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $3, making it an economical option. This route is characterized by its frequent turns, suggesting a winding local experience rather than a straight shot. It's ideal for a quick hop within the Southeast region, perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple transfer.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bostwick Road 8.8 mi 12m
Sandy Creek Road 3.2 mi 4m
Athens Highway 3.1 mi 4m
Greensboro Road 3 mi 4m
Buckhead Road <0.1 mi <1m
Gordon Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bostwick Road — 8.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Braswell, 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

8.8 mi · 12 min · Bostwick Road
6

Turn left onto Gordon Road

95 ft · 4 sec · Gordon Road
7

Arrive at destination

Gordon Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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
18 mi into trip | ~25m in | Gordon Road

Turn left onto Gordon Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.81 one way

$5.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.35 $3.08 $6.16
premium $4.72 $3.34 $6.69
diesel $6.28 $4.45 $8.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Smyrna, GA

Late night in Smyrna on Saturday

Local time

12:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Braswell, GA

Late night in Braswell on Saturday

Local time

12:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Sunny

NE 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m 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' as you travel between Smyrna and Braswell. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and rural roads the whole way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on Bostwick Road. This profile indicates a journey where you'll be constantly adjusting your course, likely experiencing varied road conditions and speeds as you navigate through local communities and potentially some more open areas.

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: 8.8 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 25m 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

776 ft 521 ft

Total Climb

459 ft

Total Descent

300 ft

Highest Point

776 ft

~18 mi in

Elevation Range

255 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Smyrna, GA

Full guide →

Founded 1832

Arriving in Braswell, 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 25m. Total distance: 18 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m 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 8.8 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 Braswell, 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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