Origin
Woodstock, GA
Morning in Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodstock, GA to Gainesville, 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
1h 19m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodstock, GA
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Gainesville, GA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Woodstock, GA, to Gainesville, GA, covers a manageable 54.6 miles and should take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. This is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily along Turner McDonald Parkway and Dawsonville Highway, with a portion on Keith Bridge Road. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical option. Given that both locations are within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia, you can expect a familiar driving environment throughout. This route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Keith Bridge Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Highway 92 | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Crossville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Neese Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, GA and Gainesville, GA.
1
Start on CR 1061
65 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 777
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto CR 378
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Neese Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto GA 92
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 92
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on GA 92
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodstock Road
6
Continue on GA 92
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Crossville Road
7
Continue on GA 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 17
Toward GA 306: Gainesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
87 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 306
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 53
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on GA 53 Connector
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
15
Turn left onto GA 60; GA 369
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Green Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Green Street
17
Arrive at destination
Green Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Woodstock, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.8 — 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
|
CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road
Turn left onto CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GA 92 / Highway 92
At end of road, turn left onto GA 92 / Highway 92
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward GA 306: Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward GA 306: Gainesville
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Gainesville, GA
Morning in Gainesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 drive presents a mixed driving profile, with about 48% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a notable 20.6-mile segment on Turner McDonald Parkway, which provides a consistent pace. As you transition onto Dawsonville Highway and then Keith Bridge Road, the character of the drive may shift, offering a blend of road types. It's not a relentless interstate crawl, nor is it a winding country lane; rather, it’s a practical progression that balances efficiency with local access. Expect a varied road experience without extreme technical demands.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road.
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 54.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 (CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (GA 92 / Highway 92): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Woodstock, GA
Full guide →Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, in Central Georgia, USA. It had a population of 33,000 in 2019, and is 8.8 square miles in size.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. 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 Gainesville, 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 (CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (GA 92 / Highway 92): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Gainesville, 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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