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

The driving distance from Holly Springs, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
99.75 mi
01h 40m
Flight
74.42 mi
119.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.42 mi
Kilometers
119.76 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.75 mi
Kilometers
160.53 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-04-18T06:43
Arrive Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Pinehurst
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Holly Springs
49.6 mi
00h 50m
To Smyrna
50.1 mi
00h 50m

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
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holly Springs Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Holly Springs Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixes Road

    2273 ft · 1 min · Sixes Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    28 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 575 South

    2046 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta

    3268 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Madison, Monticello

    1939 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monticello Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monticello Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2002 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    2436 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eatonton Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.3 mi · 45%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
11.6 mi · 12%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.75 mi · 10%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
3.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
00h 50m from Holly Springs
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Holly Springs and 50.1 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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 Pinehurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Pinehurst
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 74.42 mi (119.76 km).

Holly Springs

#1 Holly Springs

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

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

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Springs Parkway (-84.501277, 34.173991)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.78 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $5.62 $19.80 $39.59

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 Smyrna. The current time is 06:43:29.

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.