Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Nicholson, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Nicholson, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
The drive from Johns Creek, GA to Nicholson, GA covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Brockton Road, US 129 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 26.5 mi | 28m |
| Brockton Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| US 129 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Old Peachtree Road Northwest | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Pendergrass Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Abbotts Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 26.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Nicholson, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
5
Turn right onto Parsons Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parsons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto GA 120
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Abbotts Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
9
Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 North
11
Merge onto I 85
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 85
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 85
Toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
15
Merge onto US 129; GA 11
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 129; GA 11
16
Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Pendergrass Road
17
Turn slight right onto US 129 Business; GA 11 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Turn left onto GA 82
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sycamore Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 335
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Danielsville Street
20
Continue on GA 335
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Brockton Road
21
Continue on GA 335
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Jefferson Drive
22
Continue on Mulberry Street
393 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mulberry Street
23
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
24
Turn right onto Sanford Drive
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sanford Drive
25
Turn right onto Church Street
34 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Street
26
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 43.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Parsons Road
Turn right onto Parsons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Gainesville
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
GA 82 / Sycamore Street
Turn left onto GA 82 / Sycamore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| premium | $4.64 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Nicholson, GA
Late night in Nicholson on Saturday
Local time
1:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 14m 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?
52.1 mi in 1h 14m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 85.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Parsons 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 52.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 1.9 miles (Parsons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,113 ft
744 ft
Total Climb
536 ft
Total Descent
640 ft
Highest Point
1,113 ft
~18.6 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
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 Johns Creek, GA to Nicholson, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson along the way.
Jefferson
37.6 mi in
|
~49m
About the Cities
Starting in Johns Creek, GA
Full guide →Founded 2006
Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia. === Welcome World Cup fans === Atlanta is one of the 16 North American cities hosting matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Games in the region will be played at the spectacular Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
Top landmarks
- • Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center — nature center in Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on I 85. 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 Nicholson, 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 1.9 miles (Parsons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Nicholson, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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