Johns Creek to Leesburg is 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 52m via Fall Line Freeway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend most of your time on major roadways, so it's less about scenic detours and more about efficient travel.
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
99.5 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi
1h
I 75
49.3 mi
53m
Georgia-Florida Parkway
22.7 mi
28m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi
23m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
GA 32
11 mi
15m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi
11m
Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 56.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Leesburg, GA.
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Start on Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·17 sec·Morgan Hill Court
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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 EastUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 285
20 mi·23 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 52Toward I 675 South: MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
57 mi·1 hr·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto GA 300
23 mi·28 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto GA 32
11 mi·15 min·GA 32
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right
170 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3h 52m estimated drive time, you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to easily complete this trip in one day, even with a brief stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, so budget accordingly. There's one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Pay attention to the transition from the Fall Line Freeway to I-75, as this is a key point in your route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.5 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 44 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leesburg, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek, GA
This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Johns Creek, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 56.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 198.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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31.3 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
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91.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
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164.9 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
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 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
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198.9 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.10 one way
$62.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.01
$68.02
premium
$4.70
$36.81
$73.62
diesel
$5.61
$43.91
$87.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.7
0
$20.88
$9.55
Efficient EV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.96
EV Truck/SUV
79.6
0
$27.85
$12.73
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 15 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:03PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:01PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Leesburg, GA
Morning
in Leesburg on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
99 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
28 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
3h 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
near mile 6.9
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 20.6
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 102.9
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 198.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 78% of this trip. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 56.9 miles, which occurs on the Fall Line Freeway. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of your drive. Be prepared for a section with a higher density of exits as you navigate the I-75 corridor.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 198.9 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 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Johns Creek, GA to Leesburg, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
164.9 mi in|~3h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 198.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 rest areas or service plazas 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 Leesburg, 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. There are 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Leesburg, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
