Origin
Ball Ground, GA
Late night in Ball Ground on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ball Ground, 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
49m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ball Ground, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
Ball Ground to Johns Creek is 31.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Ball Ground Road and Peachtree Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip that mostly sticks to surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick local excursion. You won't encounter significant mileage or time commitments, so it's easy to fit into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bethelview Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Post Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cumming Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Canton Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kelly Mill Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ball Ground Road
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Ground, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on GA 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
2
Continue on GA 372
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ball Ground Road
3
Enter roundabout onto GA 372
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ball Ground Road
4
Continue on GA 372
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Ball Ground Road
5
Turn left onto GA 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumming Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Canton Highway
7
Turn right onto GA 371
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Post Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelly Mill Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 141
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethelview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 141
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 141
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
48 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
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Ball Ground, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GA 372 / Ball Ground Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 372 / Ball Ground Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GA 20 / Cumming Highway
Turn left onto GA 20 / Cumming Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 371 / Post Road
Turn right onto GA 371 / Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Kelly Mill Road
Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
GA 141 / Bethelview Road
Turn right onto GA 141 / Bethelview Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
12:39 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
23 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
49m 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 route is predominantly on surface roads, with just 22% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter an 8.9-mile stretch on Ball Ground Road before transitioning to other local roads like Peachtree Parkway and Medlock Bridge Road. Expect to navigate through more developed areas with frequent intersections and traffic signals rather than open highway cruising.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Ball Ground Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near GA 372 / Ball Ground 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 31.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 6.6 miles (GA 372 / Ball Ground Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (GA 20 / Cumming Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (GA 371 / Post Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Ball Ground Road. 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 6.6 miles (GA 372 / Ball Ground Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.5 miles (GA 20 / Cumming Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (GA 371 / Post Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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