Origin
DeKalb County, GA
Morning in DeKalb County on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeKalb County, 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
35m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeKalb County, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
This 22.7-mile drive from DeKalb County, GA, to Johns Creek, GA, is a manageable 35-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily using The Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, GA 141, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with about 27% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $4, and with no recommended stops, it's a straightforward transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Southeast region without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Durham Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Camp Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeKalb County, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Durham Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Park Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kensington Road
3
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn slight right onto Camp Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Camp Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Camp Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Camp Road
6
Turn right onto GA 10
227 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Drive
7
Continue on GA 10
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
15
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
16
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
17
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto GA 10 / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:55 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
5 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
35m 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 for most of this 35-minute transit. While 27% of the route involves highway driving, including a 9.4-mile stretch on the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, the overall feel is more about navigating surface streets and connecting roads. The drive will likely transition between faster highway sections and more controlled, signal-heavy local road segments as you make your way toward Johns Creek. This profile means you'll be adjusting your speed and attention frequently throughout the 22.7 miles.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near GA 10 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from DeKalb County, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
15.7 mi in
|
~22m
|
via GA 141
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 9.4 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 1.4 miles (GA 10 / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 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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