Origin
Gainesville, GA
Afternoon in Gainesville on Monday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, GA
Jamie Kimball
Smyrna, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, Athens Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Gainesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Athens Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tallassee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outer Loop 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oconee Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mars Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Smyrna, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
3
Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
4
Continue on Athens Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Athens Highway
5
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
6
Continue straight
6.6 mi
·
8 min
7
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
8
Turn left onto Tallassee Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tallassee Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tallassee Road
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tallassee Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Tallassee Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tallassee Road
11
Take the ramp right toward GA 10 Loop, GA 316
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
GA 10 Loop, GA 316
12
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop 10
13
Take the exit slight right toward Oconee Connector
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Oconee Connector
14
Turn right onto Oconee Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oconee Connector
15
Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mars Hill Road
16
Continue on Experiment Station Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Experiment Station Road
17
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Watkinsville Bypass
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
19
Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
20
Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
21
Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greensboro Road
22
Turn right onto Buckhead Road
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buckhead Road
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Gainesville, GA, or about 42m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gainesville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gainesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gainesville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Gainesville, GA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 71.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smyrna, GA
The final approach into Smyrna, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Smyrna, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Smyrna, GA
Afternoon in Smyrna on Monday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, Athens Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Gainesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, GA to Smyrna, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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