How far is Gainesville, GA from Holly Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Holly Springs, GA is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Holly Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Holly Springs.
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Start on Green Street
45 m · 7 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Everly Way
111 m · 18 sec · Everly Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bradford Street South
75 m · 9 sec · Bradford Street South
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Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
1775 ft · 42 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Continue on Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Keith Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Browns Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Bridge Road
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Continue on Matt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Matt Highway
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Continue on Hightower Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hightower Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hightower Road
31 m · 2 sec · Hightower Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hightower Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hightower Road
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Turn right onto Cumming Highway
8.7 mi · 15 min · Cumming Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 575 South, GA 20 West: Atlanta
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holly Springs
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holly Springs Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Holly Springs Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Holly Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Matt Highway
Continue on Matt Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Holly Springs?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Gainesville and 24.5 miles from Holly Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
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 Cumming.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 39.62 mi (63.76 km).
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holly Springs
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 16,506 |
| Coordinates | 34.1739900, -84.5013200 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Springs (-84.50132, 34.17399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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