Connecting Chatsworth to Johns Creek, this 75.2-mile journey takes approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget about $12 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Georgia locations. The route keeps you within the Southeast region, transitioning from the rural feel of Chatsworth toward the suburban environment of Johns Creek. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or build in your own breaks as needed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Chatsworth, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South 3rd Avenue
13 mi
18m
APD Highway
12.2 mi
15m
Old State Hwy 61
11.6 mi
20m
Ball Ground Road
8.9 mi
12m
Peachtree Parkway
7 mi
9m
GA 372
3.5 mi
5m
Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi
4m
Bethelview Road
3.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Avenue
— 13 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn left
103 ft·8 sec
3
Turn right onto US 76; US 411; GA 61
13 mi·18 min·South 3rd Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn left onto GA 136
0.4 mi·47 sec·Nicklesville Road Northeast
5
Continue on GA 136
12 mi·20 min·Old State Hwy 61
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 136
128 ft·2 sec·Perrow Highway
7
Continue on GA 136
2.2 mi·2 min·Perrow Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 136
35 ft·0 sec·Perrow Highway
9
Continue on GA 136
0.3 mi·21 sec·Perrow Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left
0.1 mi·34 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
261 ft·8 sec
12
Merge onto GA 5; GA 515
12 mi·15 min·APD Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit onto GA 372; GA 5 Business
0.1 mi·16 sec·GA 372; GA 5 Business
Toward GA 372, GA 5 BusinessUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Turn left onto GA 372; GA 5 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·GA 372; GA 5 Business
15
Turn slight right onto GA 372; GA 5 Business
1.9 mi·2 min·GA 372; GA 5 Business
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto GA 372
0.2 mi·38 sec·A. W. Roberts Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on GA 372
0.7 mi·1 min·Gilmer Ferry Road
18
Continue on GA 372
6.0 mi·8 min·Ball Ground Road
19
Enter roundabout onto GA 372
132 ft·2 sec·Ball Ground Road
20
Continue on GA 372
2.9 mi·4 min·Ball Ground Road
21
Turn left onto GA 20
2.0 mi·2 min·Cumming Highway
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on GA 20
1.8 mi·2 min·Canton Highway
23
Turn right onto GA 371
2.2 mi·3 min·Post Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Kelly Mill Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto GA 141
3.3 mi·5 min·Bethelview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on GA 141
7.0 mi·9 min·Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on GA 141
3.3 mi·4 min·Medlock Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·48 sec·Grove Point Road
29
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
30
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·11 sec·Morgan Hill Court
31
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
Given the 1-hour and 54-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the route involves several turns and local roads, stay alert to your navigation tools throughout the trip to ensure you stay on the correct path. While you don't strictly need to plan for stops, consider your personal comfort and stretch your legs if you feel the need to break up the drive. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind, and try to fill up before you leave Chatsworth to avoid any mid-trip inconveniences. Because this is a shorter drive, you have the freedom to hit the road whenever it best fits your schedule without the pressure of an overnight itinerary.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Chatsworth, GA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
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 Chatsworth, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chatsworth, GA
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Chatsworth, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South 3rd Avenue for about 13 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.4 — 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|US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
27.5 mi into trip|~43m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.7 mi into trip|~43m in|GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway
Merge onto GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
39.9 mi into trip|~59m in|GA 372; GA 5 Business
Take the exit onto GA 372; GA 5 Business toward GA 372, GA 5 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward GA 372, GA 5 Business
6
43.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|GA 372 / A. W. Roberts Drive
Turn left onto GA 372 / A. W. Roberts Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.76 one way
$23.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.86
$25.72
premium
$4.70
$13.92
$27.84
diesel
$5.61
$16.60
$33.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.58
$3.01
EV Truck/SUV
30.1
0
$10.53
$4.81
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Chatsworth, GA
Morning
in Chatsworth on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Canton, GA
38 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
4 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
1h 54m 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.
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,...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$5
near mile 75.2
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 75.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 29% of your time on highways, with the remainder of the trip navigating smaller roads. The longest stretch you will encounter is a 13-mile segment on South 3rd Avenue, which serves as one of the primary arteries for this trip. You will also spend significant time navigating via APD Highway and Old State Hwy 61 as you progress toward your destination. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, the drive feels more intimate and varied than a standard high-speed highway transit.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on South 3rd Avenue.
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 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 75.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 (US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on South 3rd Avenue. 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: near the start (US 76; US 411; GA 61 / South 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 5; GA 515 / APD Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
