Road Trips from Johns Creek, GA
Headed out of Johns Creek? You've got options for a quick escape or a longer haul. Most of these routes are under 5 hours and stick to flatter terrain, making them easy drives. You'll find several parks accessible on these trips, with a good cluster of options within a half-day's drive and longer trips reaching further into Georgia. It looks like these are all set up as day trips, so pack light.
Total Routes
16
Shortest
2.9h
With Parks Nearby
16
Full-day getaway
Abbeville, GA
3h 31m172.8 mi one way
This trip to Abbeville is a solid choice if you want a slightly shorter drive than Swainsboro at 3.5 hours. It offers a mix of highway and surface roads, with a drive score of 9. You'll be near the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Swainsboro, GA
3h 54m200 mi one way
For a trip focused on highways, Swainsboro is a good pick at 3.9 hours. It has a high drive score of 9 and is mostly flat. You'll have access to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park along the way or nearby.
Richland, GA
3h 19m168.8 mi one way
Richland offers a direct route, mostly highway, clocking in at 3.3 hours. It boasts a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain. You can visit the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
Cochran, GA
2h 56m143.6 mi one way
Cochran is one of the closer options, just 2.9 hours away. It's primarily a highway drive with a score of 9 and flat terrain. This route gives you access to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Louisville, GA
3h 19m159.9 mi one way
If you prefer surface roads, Louisville is your best bet at 3.3 hours, though its drive score is a slightly lower 8. The terrain is mostly flat. Nearby park options include the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Colquitt, GA
4h 43m240.1 mi one way
This is the longest trip on the list, at 4.7 hours, but it has the highest drive score of 10. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain. You'll pass by the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
Alma, GA
4h 51m235.1 mi one way
Alma is a longer drive at 4.9 hours, mostly on highways with a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat. You can explore Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Blackshear, GA
5h 28m261.5 mi one way
Blackshear is the furthest destination at 5.5 hours, with a drive score of 9 and mostly highway miles. The terrain is flat. Along this route, you can visit Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Brunswick, GA
6h 10m329.8 mi one way
For a longer coastal-adjacent drive, Brunswick is 6.2 hours away. It's mostly highway with a drive score of 8 and flat terrain. You'll find Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and Fort Frederica National Monument accessible.
Valdosta, GA
4h 43m250.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Colquitt, GA
4h 43m240.1 mi one way
Alma, GA
4h 51m235.1 mi one way
Abbeville, GA
3h 31m172.8 mi one way
Blackshear, GA
5h 28m261.5 mi one way
Brunswick, GA
6h 10m329.8 mi one way
Valdosta, GA
4h 43m250.7 mi one way
Tybee Island, GA
5h 34m288.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and several park options nearby, spring drives offer pleasant conditions for exploring.
Summer
The mostly highway routes and flat terrain make for straightforward summer drives to various destinations.
Fall
Enjoy the consistent flat terrain and highway profiles for easy fall excursions to nearby parks.
Winter
These mostly flat, highway-focused routes are suitable for winter travel, with park access available.
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