Origin
Dawsonville, GA
Morning in Dawsonville on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dawsonville, 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
48m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
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.
Dawsonville, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
This short 34.3-mile drive from Dawsonville, GA to Johns Creek, GA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 48 minutes to complete. Primarily following US 19 and Peachtree Parkway, with a brief segment on GA 53, the route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 87% of the journey on these types of roads. Given the short distance and modest fuel cost of around $5, this trip offers flexibility for scheduling. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire journey, so no significant regional changes to expect. This route is perfect for a quick relocation or a straightforward connection between these two Georgia locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| GA 53 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| GA 9 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Hill Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 16.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawsonville, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 53
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GA 9; GA 53
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn slight right onto GA 53
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 53
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 19; GA 400
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 13
Toward GA 141: Norcross
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto GA 141
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 141
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grove Point Road
8
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
9
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
10
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Dawsonville, 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 0 and 34.2 — 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
|
GA 9; GA 53
Depart onto GA 9; GA 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 19; GA 400
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward GA 141: Norcross
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward GA 141: Norcross
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway
Turn left onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
34.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Morgan Hill Court
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
11:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 34.3-mile trip, as 87% of the route utilizes major roads like US 19 and Peachtree Parkway. The road offers a consistent feel for extended periods, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16.3 miles on US 19. While primarily highway, you’ll experience the flow of traffic typical of these main arteries. The transition between roads like US 19 to Peachtree Parkway is generally smooth, maintaining a steady pace for your 48-minute journey.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Peachtree Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9; GA 53.
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 34.3 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dawsonville, GA
Full guide →Dawsonville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country.
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 48m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on US 19. 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 (GA 9; GA 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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