Origin
Emerson, GA
Night in Emerson on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emerson, 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
1h 3m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emerson, GA
Enam Sape
Johns Creek, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 48-mile drive from Emerson to Johns Creek, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass (The Perimeter) forming the bulk of the journey, followed by GA 141. Given its focused highway profile and a projected fuel cost of around $8, this trip is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely exploration. You'll be staying within the Southeast region throughout this relatively short excursion, making it a convenient option for a quick regional transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Old Allatoona Road Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| GA 293 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 23.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on 4th Street
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue
322 ft
·
19 sec
·
Gaston Westbrook Avenue
3
Turn left onto GA 293
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
GA 293
4
Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
6
Merge onto I 75
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto GA 141
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
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.
13
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
14
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
15
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
16
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Emerson, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 259
Toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Bi...
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boule...
8
41.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$7.51 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Night in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
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
1 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
1h 3m 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 this trip, with 63% of the 48 miles spent on major roadways like I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.5 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, the final portion on GA 141 may introduce a slightly different feel as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes getting you to Johns Creek efficiently, with minimal deviations from high-speed travel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Emerson, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Tampa, Greenville, Augusta and Dahlonega.
Tampa
25.1 mi in
|
~29m
Greenville
25.1 mi in
|
~29m
Augusta
25.1 mi in
|
~29m
Dahlonega
41.1 mi in
|
~50m
|
via GA 141
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on I 75. 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 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Johns Creek, GA
More from Emerson, GA
More trips to Johns Creek, GA
Explore more options from Emerson, GA or browse trips ending in Johns Creek, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.