Origin
Demorest, GA
Morning in Demorest on Tuesday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Demorest, 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
1h 17m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Demorest, GA
Giovani Nunes
Johns Creek, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 61-mile drive from Demorest, GA to Johns Creek, GA is an easy one-day trip, taking just about 1 hour and 7 minutes. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving to speak of, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this distance. Given its short duration, this route is perfect for a relaxed day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of the US, keeping the scenery and atmosphere consistent throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| Cornelia Highway | 13 mi | 15m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Buford Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 441 Business | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Parkway
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Demorest, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on US 441 Business; 385
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
441 Historic Highway
2
Continue on US 441 Business; 385
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on US 441 Business; GA 385
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 441 Business; GA 385
4
Continue on US 441 Business; GA 105; GA 385
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 441 Business; GA 105; GA 385
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 23; US 441; GA 15; GA 365
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 365
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
8
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
9
Continue on I 985; US 23
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 23
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 23
Exit 4
Toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 23; GA 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Buford Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on GA 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
13
Continue on GA 20
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Buford Drive
14
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto GA 141
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grove Point Road
18
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
19
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
20
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Demorest, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 23; GA 365 / Tommy Irwin Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 365 / Tommy Irwin Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 23
Take the exit onto US 23 toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
4
46.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$9.45 one way
$18.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
11:42 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
25 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 17m 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 the entirety of this 61-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through communities for the full 1 hour and 7 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially lower average speeds as you move through towns and local areas. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating for most of the trip, rather than cruising on a steady highway.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Lanier Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 23; GA 365 / Tommy Irwin Parkway.
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 60.4 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: at 3.1 miles (US 23; GA 365 / Tommy Irwin Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.5 miles (US 23): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): 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 Demorest, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.
Cumming
43.5 mi in
|
~50m
|
via US 23
About the Cities
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Lanier Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 3.1 miles (US 23; GA 365 / Tommy Irwin Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.5 miles (US 23): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): 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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