How far is Gainesville, GA from Woodstock, GA?

The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Woodstock, GA is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.61 mi
01h 20m
Flight
41.99 mi
67.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.99 mi
Kilometers
67.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.89 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Sun, Apr 26, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 26, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-26T15:06
Arrive Woodstock
Sun, Apr 26, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumming
GA

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

From Gainesville
27.3 mi
00h 40m
To Woodstock
27.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Woodstock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Woodstock.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Everly Way

    111 m · 18 sec · Everly Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bradford Street South

    75 m · 9 sec · Bradford Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    1775 ft · 42 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dawsonville Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South

    1885 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell

    1271 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell

    86 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Crossville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 92

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 92

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Neese Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Neese Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arnold Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arnold Mill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Woodstock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
20.8 mi · 38%
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 18%
Keith Bridge Road
7.87 mi · 14%
Highway 92
4.55 mi · 8%
East Crossville Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Woodstock Road
2.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumming
00h 40m from Gainesville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Woodstock?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 27.3 miles from Gainesville and 27.3 miles from Woodstock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Cumming

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cumming and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot
Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Suwanee City Hall

Suwanee , GA
330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
Rating 4.7/5 47 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumming.

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

85 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 41.99 mi (67.57 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

Population33,625
Coordinates34.1014900, -84.5193800
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-83.82407, 34.29788)
End: Woodstock (-84.51938, 34.10149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.78 $9.22 $18.44
Diesel $5.62 $10.85 $21.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Woodstock. The current time is 15:06:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.