Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Ball Ground, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johns Creek, GA
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Ball Ground, GA
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Trip Overview
Johns Creek to Ball Ground is 31.4 miles and takes about 48m via Ball Ground Road and Peachtree Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to its neighbor. You'll mostly be on surface roads, making this a straightforward drive. It’s a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two areas without a lot of time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bethelview Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Post Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cumming Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Canton Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kelly Mill Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Ball Ground Road
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Ball Ground, GA.
1
Start on Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
17 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Grove Point Road
4
Turn left onto GA 141
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on GA 141
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on GA 141
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethelview Road
7
Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kelly Mill Road
8
Turn right onto GA 371
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Post Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto GA 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Canton Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on GA 20
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumming Highway
11
Turn right onto GA 372
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Ball Ground Road
12
Enter roundabout onto GA 372
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ball Ground Road
13
Continue on GA 372
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ball Ground Road
14
Continue on GA 372
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Ferry Road
15
Arrive at destination
GA 372
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Johns Creek, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Groomsbridge Road
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Grove Point Road
At end of road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Turn left onto GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
GA 371 / Post Road
Turn right onto GA 371 / Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
GA 20 / Canton Highway
Turn left onto GA 20 / Canton Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Ball Ground, GA
Late night in Ball Ground on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with highway driving accounting for only 22% of the total distance. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.9 miles on Ball Ground Road. Expect to navigate through suburban and local traffic patterns for most of the trip, with fewer long stretches of high-speed travel.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Ball Ground Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Groomsbridge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Groomsbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Grove Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.4 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 (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Ball Ground Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Groomsbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Grove Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): 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 Ball Ground, 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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