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

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Holly Springs, GA is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
101.87 mi
01h 59m
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
101.87 mi
Kilometers
163.95 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Holly Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Smyrna
50.9 mi
00h 59m
To Holly Springs
51 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°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 Smyrna and Holly Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hill Street, Turner Field

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street Southeast

    1209 ft · 42 sec · Hill Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Holly Springs, Canton

    1496 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Holly Springs Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Holly Springs Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 46%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 14%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 10%
Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.11 mi · 9%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.23 mi · 7%
Madison Bypass
4.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
00h 59m from Smyrna
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 50.9 miles from Smyrna and 51 miles from Holly Springs.

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 27.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13 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 13 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 5.1 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 Smyrna and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 74.42 mi (119.76 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Holly Springs

#2 Holly Springs

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America

Population16,506
Coordinates34.1739900, -84.5013200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Holly Springs (-84.50132, 34.17399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

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 Smyrna and Holly Springs. The current time is 08:17:25.

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.