How far is Ashland, GA from Franklin Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Ashland, GA to Franklin Springs, GA is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Franklin Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Franklin Springs.
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Start on the route
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Sandy Cross Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Sandy Cross Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Royston Road
1436 ft · 29 sec · Royston Road
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Continue on Franklin Springs Road
2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road
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Continue on Toccoa Carnesville Road
2501 ft · 57 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on East Main Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Franklin Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sandy Cross Road
Turn right onto Sandy Cross Road
9.77 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ashland and Sunny near Franklin Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Franklin Springs?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Ashland and 7.3 miles from Franklin Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashland and Sunny near Franklin Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Carnesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carnesville.
Toccoa
Clemson
Gainesville
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Franklin Springs. Straight-line distance: 12.39 mi (19.94 km).
#1 Ashland
Ashland is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3256600, -83.3557100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Springs
Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -83.1443200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-83.144482, 34.284803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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