Origin
Buford, GA
Late night in Buford on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buford, 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
27m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buford, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 16.7-mile journey from Buford, GA to Johns Creek, GA is designed for a single day, taking only about 34 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, which is quite economical for any road trip budget. Given its brief duration and local road profile, this route is best suited for a quick errand or a simple connection between these two Southeast Georgia communities rather than an overnight stay. It offers a very direct and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West Shadburn Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| R H Smith Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on this road
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Harris Street
143 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Harris Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street Northeast
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street Northeast
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on West Main Street
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn straight onto West Shadburn Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Shadburn Avenue
7
Continue on East Broad Street Northeast
443 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Broad Street Northeast
8
Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
R H Smith Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 141
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Harris Street
Turn right onto South Harris Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street Northeast
Turn left onto East Main Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
R H Smith Boulevard
Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
2:04 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 16.7 miles with no highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and changes in direction as you make your way through local streets. You'll be primarily using South Harris Street, East Main Street Northeast, and West Main Street. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; rather, it's a more deliberate drive that requires your attention to navigate the various intersections and road alignments. The 0% highway share means you'll be fully immersed in the local road network.
Only 0% 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: 5.4 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 South Harris Street.
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 16.1 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 (South Harris Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (R H Smith Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (South Harris Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Main Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (R H Smith Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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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