Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Bonanza, 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 10m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Bonanza, GA
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Trip Overview
Johns Creek to Bonanza is 49.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter and Tara Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway journey. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to cover a moderate distance without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| Tara Boulevard | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Old Dixie Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Thrasher Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 24.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Bonanza, 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
·
45 sec
·
Grove Point Road
4
Turn right onto GA 141
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on GA 141
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Peachtree Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit onto GA 141
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
7
Merge onto GA 141
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 East
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 58
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 19, US 41: Hapeville
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Dixie Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
369 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old Dixie Road
14
Turn slight left onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Tara Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Flicker Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Flicker Road
16
Turn left onto Thrasher Road
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Thrasher Road
17
Turn left onto Woodcock Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodcock Street
18
Arrive at destination
Woodcock Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
GA 141
Take the exit onto GA 141 toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 285 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 East
8
35.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon
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 58
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Macon
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, US 41: Hapeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19, US 41: Hapeville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
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
Bonanza, GA
Late night in Bonanza on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
27 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 10m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll navigate a series of local roads and intersections more than sustained highway cruising. With only an 8% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on surface streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.7 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, offering a brief period of less interrupted travel before you transition back to local roads. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments to speed and direction as you make your way through various communities.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 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 0.8 miles in near GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road.
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 49.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (GA 141): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 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.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Bonanza, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee and Macon.
Chamblee
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via GA 141
Macon
35.8 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 24.7 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 Bonanza, 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 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (GA 141): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 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 Bonanza, 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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