Origin
Hawkinsville, GA
Morning in Hawkinsville on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawkinsville, 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
2h 57m
Distance
148.5 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawkinsville, GA
Nghia Tran
Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
This 148.5-mile drive from Hawkinsville, GA, to Johns Creek, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass (The Perimeter) forming the bulk of your journey. You'll also travel on Larry Justice Highway for a portion of the trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this highway-focused drive offers a straightforward passage through Georgia's Southeast region. Plan for just one recommended stop along the way, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 67.5 mi | 1h 12m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.2 mi | 23m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| US 341 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Perry Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 67.5 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawkinsville, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on this road
312 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn straight onto US 129 Business; US 341 Business; GA 11 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Progress Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 129; US 341; GA 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
341 Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 341; GA 11
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 341; GA 11
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 341; GA 11
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 341; GA 11
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 341; GA 11
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 341; GA 11
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Perry Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 75:north: Macon
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
19 min
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I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 285
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
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.
20
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
21
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
22
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
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Morgan Hill Court
23
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
Given its manageable duration of under three hours, this trip is best suited for a single-day journey, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Atlanta metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, you can easily pace yourself. Keep an eye on mileage markers for the 67.5-mile stretch on I-75 to gauge your progress. Make sure your vehicle is fueled before you begin to maximize your time on the road.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Hawkinsville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hawkinsville, GA
This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Hawkinsville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 67.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Hawkinsville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.5 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 41.2 and 141.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
9
106.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
8
116.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
8
137.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
141.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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
$23.22 one way
$46.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.48 | $54.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.79 | $65.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
74 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
25 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
2h 57m 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-intensive experience on this route, with 64% of the drive being on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 67.5 miles on I-75, so be prepared for sustained highway travel. While largely focused on efficient transit, the inclusion of Larry Justice Highway suggests a potential shift in road type as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its directness, prioritizing speed and ease of navigation over winding scenic byways.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 41.2 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 148.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 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.
On the drive from Hawkinsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
106.6 mi in
|
~2h 1m
|
via I 675
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 148.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.5 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.7 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.
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