Origin
Smyrna, GA
Evening in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Auburn, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, GA
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Auburn, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, GA to Auburn, GA covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hog Mountain Road, Athens Highway, Macon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on Hog Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hog Mountain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 3 miles in near US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway.
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 1h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (GA 186): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (GA 8; GA 53 / Atlanta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
GA 186
Turn left onto GA 186
Navigation decision point
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
GA 8; GA 53 / Atlanta Highway
Turn left onto GA 8; GA 53 / Atlanta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Mount Moriah Road
Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road
Navigation decision point
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hog Mountain Road | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| Athens Highway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Macon Highway | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Atlanta Highway Northwest | 5 mi | 7m |
| GA 186 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Cole Springs Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Greensboro Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| May Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Hog Mountain Road
— 11.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, GA and Auburn, 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
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Macon Highway
5
Turn left onto GA 186
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 186
6
Turn right onto Hillsboro Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillsboro Road
7
Continue on Cole Springs Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cole Springs Road
8
Continue on Clotfelter Road
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Clotfelter Road
9
Continue on GA 53
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Hog Mountain Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto GA 8; GA 53
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 8; GA 53
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
May Street
12
Continue on GA 8
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlanta Highway Northwest
13
Turn right onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Moriah Road
14
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Smyrna, GA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Smyrna, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, GA
The final approach into Auburn, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.40 one way
$14.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Auburn, GA
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Braswell, GA
24 mi in
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
32 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 10m 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 Smyrna, GA to Auburn, GA covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hog Mountain Road, Athens Highway, Macon Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Smyrna, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.40 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 129; US 441; GA 24 / Athens Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (GA 186): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (GA 8; GA 53 / Atlanta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Auburn, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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