Origin
Smyrna, GA
Late night in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, GA to Braswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
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.
Smyrna, GA
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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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bostwick Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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
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 | $4.34 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Braswell, GA
Late night in Braswell on Saturday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
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 Smyrna, GA to Braswell, GA covers 18 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bostwick Road, Sandy Creek Road, Athens Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 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 $2.81 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Smyrna, GA to Braswell, 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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