Origin
Baldwin, GA
Morning in Baldwin on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin, GA to Johns Creek, 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 14m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwin, GA
Malcolm Garret
Johns Creek, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Baldwin, GA to Johns Creek, GA is 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 14m via Lanier Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With a total duration under two hours and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a spontaneous day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| Cornelia Highway | 13 mi | 15m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Buford Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Duncan Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Parkway
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Stonepile Street
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
Stonepile Street
2
Turn left onto Willingham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Willingham Avenue
3
Continue on Willingham Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Willingham Street
4
Continue on Willingham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Willingham Avenue
5
Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Duncan Bridge Road
6
Turn left onto US 23; GA 365
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
7
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
8
Continue on I 985; US 23
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 23
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 23
Exit 4
Toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 23; GA 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
12
Continue on GA 20
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Buford Drive
13
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto GA 141
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grove Point Road
17
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
18
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
19
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Baldwin, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Willingham Avenue
Turn left onto Willingham Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Duncan Bridge Road
Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
8
40.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 23
Take the exit onto US 23 toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Turn left onto GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.98 one way
$17.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 15 mph
46% chance
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
29 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
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 44% of this drive is on highways. You'll spend approximately 20.2 miles on Lanier Parkway, which is the longest continuous stretch before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter areas with a higher density of exits and merging traffic as you approach Johns Creek.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Lanier Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Willingham Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 57.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Willingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Duncan Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (US 23): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Baldwin, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.
Cumming
40.6 mi in
|
~47m
|
via US 23
About the Cities
Arriving in Johns Creek, GA
Full guide →Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
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 14m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 20.2 miles on Lanier Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Willingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Duncan Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (US 23): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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