Origin
Holly Springs, GA
Morning in Holly Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holly Springs, GA to Ophir, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ophir, GA
Daniel Żabiński
Trip Overview
Holly Springs, GA to Ophir, GA is 20.9 miles and takes about 36 minutes via GA 20, Hightower Road, and Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick drive, ideal for a brief excursion or a segment of a larger trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an uncomplicated drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 20 | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Hightower Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Yellow Creek Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Holly Springs Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Federal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 20
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs, GA and Ophir, GA.
1
Start on Holly Springs Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holly Springs Parkway
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Ellijay
3
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto GA 20
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
GA 20
Exit 19A-B
Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 20
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
GA 20
Exit 19A
Toward GA 20 East: Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
GA 20
Toward Georgia 20 East: Cumming
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 369
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
Use the left lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 369
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hightower Road
9
Continue on GA 369
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hightower Road
10
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellow Creek Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Old Federal Road
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Federal Road
12
Arrive at destination
Old Federal Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 20
Take the exit onto GA 20 toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A-B
Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 20
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 20 toward GA 20 East: Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward GA 20 East: Cumming
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 20
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 20 toward Georgia 20 East: Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Georgia 20 East: Cumming
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Yellow Creek Road
Turn left onto Yellow Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ophir, GA
Morning in Ophir on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
36m 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?
Nearly half of this 20.9-mile route, about 49%, is on highways. You'll experience a 9.2-mile stretch on GA 20 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving. The change from highway to surface roads means you'll notice a shift in traffic patterns and speed.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on GA 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (GA 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holly Springs, GA and Ophir, GA, road signs point toward Cumming and Georgia 20 East: Cumming.
Cumming
4.8 mi in
|
~6m
|
via GA 20
Georgia 20 East: Cumming
5.5 mi in
|
~7m
|
via GA 20
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on GA 20. 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 Ophir, 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: at 1.5 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (GA 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles (GA 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ophir, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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