How far is Holly Springs, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Holly Springs, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.01 mi
32.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.01 mi
Kilometers
32.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.47 mi
Kilometers
40.99 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-05-31T06:37
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
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
Alpharetta
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Holly Springs
12.7 mi
00h 22m
To Johns Creek
12.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Johns Creek.

  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

    1658 ft · 44 sec · Houze Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rucker Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rucker Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rucker Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Rucker Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road

    2772 ft · 1 min · Rucker Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road

    1 km · 1 min · Rucker Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Old Milton Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on State Bridge Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2346 ft · 48 sec · Medlock Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Road
5.32 mi · 21%
Old Milton Parkway
4.67 mi · 18%
Hickory Flat Highway
4.09 mi · 16%
State Bridge Road
3.76 mi · 15%
Arnold Mill Road
3.21 mi · 13%
Rucker Road
2.65 mi · 10%
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 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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 22m from Holly Springs
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Springs to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Holly Springs and 12.8 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

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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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 Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

Population16,506
Coordinates34.1739900, -84.5013200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Springs Parkway (-84.501277, 34.173991)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.99 $7.97
Premium $4.78 $4.30 $8.60
Diesel $5.62 $5.06 $10.12

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Johns Creek. The current time is 06:37:51.

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.