Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Morning in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Holly Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Alpharetta to Holly Springs is 16.8 miles and takes about 30m via Hickory Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Georgia, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a last-minute errand or a brief escape. You won't encounter major highway stretches, making it a relaxed journey. Consider this for a simple drive when you're short on time but need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Rucker Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houze Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Holly Springs Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Road
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Holly Springs, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Old Milton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
6
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rucker Road
8
Continue on Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 140
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houze Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 140
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Hickory Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Hickory Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Hickory Road
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hickory Road
14
Continue on Hickory Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hickory Road
15
Turn right onto Holly Springs Parkway
293 ft
·
11 sec
·
Holly Springs Parkway
16
Arrive at destination
Holly Springs Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Milton Parkway
Turn right onto Old Milton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn right onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Holly Springs, GA
Morning in Holly Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 5% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through familiar local roads, including Hickory Road, Hickory Flat Highway, and Arnold Mill Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.3 miles on Hickory Road. Expect a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns rather than long, sweeping highway miles. The character remains consistently local and residential throughout the drive.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Hickory Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Old Milton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Hickory Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Holly Springs, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Old Milton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holly Springs, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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