How far is Woodstock, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.12 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.99 mi
67.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.99 mi
Kilometers
67.57 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.12 mi
Kilometers
85.49 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 26, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Sun, Apr 26, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-04-26T13:23
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, Apr 26, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Cumming
GA

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

From Woodstock
27.3 mi
00h 38m
To Gainesville
25.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arnold Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arnold Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Neese Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Neese Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 92

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 92

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

    2829 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    20.6 mi · 24 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville

    1758 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on John W Morrow Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2321 ft · 53 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Gainesville.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
20.6 mi · 39%
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 19%
Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi · 14%
Highway 92
4.54 mi · 9%
West Crossville Road
2.81 mi · 5%
Woodstock Road
2.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumming
00h 38m from Woodstock
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodstock and Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 27.3 miles from Woodstock and 25.8 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodstock and Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Cumming

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 Cumming and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Parking lot
Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

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330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

85 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 41.99 mi (67.57 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

Population33,625
Coordinates34.1014900, -84.5193800
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.519345, 34.101477)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Gainesville. The current time is 13:23:02.

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.