How far is Holly Springs, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Holly Springs, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Holly Springs and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Gainesville.
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Start on Holly Springs Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Holly Springs Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Ellijay
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 20 East: Cumming
1663 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Georgia 20 East: Cumming
8.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Hightower Road
2 mi · 4 min · Hightower Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hightower Road
32 m · 2 sec · Hightower Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hightower Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hightower Road
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Continue on Matt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Matt Highway
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Continue on Browns Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Browns Bridge Road
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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 Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Continue on John W Morrow Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2321 ft · 53 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Green Street
11 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs and Gainesville.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 24.2 miles from Holly Springs and 22.9 miles from Gainesville.
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 7.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 39.62 mi (63.76 km).
#1 Holly Springs
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 16,506 |
| Coordinates | 34.1739900, -84.5013200 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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