Blakely to Johns Creek is 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 22m via US 27 and Chet Atkins Parkway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, beginning in the Southeast and ending in the Southeast, offering a straightforward drive. Most of the route utilizes highways, providing a good balance of speed and accessibility. With a drive time under five hours, this is a very manageable one-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll find this route offers a practical way to travel between these two points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.9 miles from Blakely, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
56.9 mi
1h 7m
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi
53m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi
51m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30 mi
34m
Blakley Highway
12.3 mi
14m
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi
14m
GA 141
6.2 mi
10m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 56.9 mi, about 1h 7m
Traffic on I-285
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,768 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~762 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blakely, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
0.2 mi·37 sec·US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
2
Continue on GA 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Magnolia Street
3
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
12 mi·14 min·Blakley Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi·14 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
8
Continue on I 185
49 mi·53 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 85
48 mi·51 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 69BToward GA 279: Old National HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi·48 sec·GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, MaconUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 285
30 mi·34 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 31Toward GA 141: Peachtree BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi·10 min·GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, DahlonegaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Grove Point Road
19
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
20
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·11 sec·Morgan Hill Court
21
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
For this 221.8-mile drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight, especially since it's a single-day trip. With a duration of around 4 hours and 22 minutes, you could potentially make this drive with just one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. The estimated fuel cost is around $35, so plan accordingly. Since the longest stretch is 56.9 miles on US 27, consider taking a break before or after this segment to stretch your legs. The mixed highway and surface road profile means you should be aware of changing speed limits and traffic patterns as you approach Johns Creek.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.9 miles from Blakely, GA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.9 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blakely, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blakely, GA
This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Blakely, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 56.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 179 and 214.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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179 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
8
180.4 mi into trip|~3h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
7
210.8 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
8
211 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
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214.8 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
$32.75 one way
$65.49 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$35.99
$71.97
premium
$4.49
$39.23
$78.45
diesel
$4.80
$41.88
$83.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.29
$10.65
Efficient EV
55.5
0
$19.41
$8.87
EV Truck/SUV
88.7
1
$31.05
$14.20
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Blakely, GA
Morning
in Blakely on Sunday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 5 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:56PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:56PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
89°F
Hamilton, GA
111 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$5
near mile 214.2
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 191.2
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 53.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 51% highway, meaning you'll spend a little over half the drive on faster roads like US 27 and Chet Atkins Parkway. You can expect a longest stretch of 56.9 miles on US 27 before potentially encountering more local traffic or surface roads. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a transition from higher-speed cruising to potentially more exits and slower speeds as you get closer to your destination. This mix means you'll notice a change in the driving environment from open highway to more developed areas.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 179 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 221.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 179 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,025 ft262 ft
Total Climb
1,093 ft
Total Descent
399 ft
Highest Point
1,025 ft
~206 mi in
Elevation Range
763 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blakely, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Macon.
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.
Top landmarks
•Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center — nature center in Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 221.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.9 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 179 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 180.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Johns Creek, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
