How far is Holly Springs, GA from Dunwoody, GA?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, GA to Dunwoody, GA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.78 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.41 mi
29.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.78 mi
Kilometers
54.36 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Dunwoody
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Alpharetta
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Holly Springs
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Dunwoody
22.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Springs and Dunwoody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Dunwoody.

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Springs Parkway

    69 m · 13 sec · Holly Springs Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hickory Road

    944 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hickory Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Hickory Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Hickory Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Hickory Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Flat Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arnold Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Houze Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Houze Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Houze Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Houze Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Houze Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Houze Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alpharetta Highway

    573 ft · 14 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2317 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

    1226 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northridge Road

    599 ft · 15 sec · Northridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roberts Drive

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Roberts Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Chamblee Dunwoody Road

    2388 ft · 1 min · Chamblee Dunwoody Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs and Dunwoody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Road
5.32 mi · 16%
Hickory Flat Highway
4.09 mi · 12%
Arnold Mill Road
3.21 mi · 10%
Houze Road
3.2 mi · 9%
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.52 mi · 7%
Roberts Drive
2.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hickory Road

Exit the roundabout onto Hickory Road

5.11 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 19m from Holly Springs
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Dunwoody?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Holly Springs and 22.1 miles from Dunwoody.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Dunwoody.

Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta

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 Alpharetta and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 14 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Dunwoody. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.62 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

Population16,506
Coordinates34.1739900, -84.5013200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Dunwoody

#2 Dunwoody

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

Population49,326
Coordinates33.9462100, -84.3346500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Springs Parkway (-84.501277, 34.173991)
End: (-84.334674, 33.9462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.27 $10.54
Premium $4.78 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.62 $6.69 $13.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Dunwoody. The current time is 05:18:40.

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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.