Origin
Acworth, GA
Late night in Acworth on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Acworth, GA to Johns Creek, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Acworth, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 42.5 miles across the Southeast, this drive from Acworth to Johns Creek is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 57 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a quick point-to-point trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical route for commuters or travelers moving between these Georgia cities. Since you remain within the same state throughout the drive, you won't need to worry about regional transitions or overnight logistics. Whether you are heading out for work or visiting friends, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cowan Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 17.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acworth, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Road
3
Continue on GA 92
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cherokee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 285
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 141
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
13
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
14
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
15
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Acworth, 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 2.1 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
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 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
20 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boule...
8
35.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
57m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from open highway to suburban traffic. You will spend about 55% of your time on highways, utilizing I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass to navigate the metropolitan area. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 17.1 miles on I-75, providing a consistent pace before you eventually transition onto GA-141. Because the route combines high-speed interstate segments with local road segments, you should be prepared for varying traffic densities. This combination of road types gives the drive a functional, utilitarian personality rather than a scenic getaway feel.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Acworth, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Dahlonega.
Tampa
19.6 mi in
|
~23m
Greenville
19.6 mi in
|
~23m
Augusta
19.6 mi in
|
~23m
Dahlonega
35.5 mi in
|
~44m
|
via GA 141
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on I 75. 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 Johns Creek, 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 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johns Creek, 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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