Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Powder Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Powder Springs, GA
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Trip Overview
Johns Creek, GA to Powder Springs, GA is 38 miles and takes about 58m via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Georgia. Expect a journey characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than extended highway cruising. With a short distance and manageable drive time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward path between these suburban locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| East-West Connector | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Powder Springs Road Southwest | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Marietta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Parkway Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Powder Springs, 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
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 16
Toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Atlanta Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Parkway Southeast
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on East-West Connector
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
East-West Connector
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Powder Springs Road Southwest
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Powder Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Powder Springs Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Marietta Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marietta Street
17
Arrive at destination
Marietta Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 24.9 — 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
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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
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Merge onto GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
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.
Toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
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 16
Toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Powder Springs, GA
Late night in Powder Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
31 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
58m 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 primarily a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and city streets more than open highway. While only 12% of the drive is on highways, you'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.1 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed as the roads wind through various communities. The character of the drive shifts from the more direct bypass to the more intricate local roads as you approach your destination.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 7 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Powder Springs, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga and Smyrna.
Chamblee
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via GA 141
Chattanooga
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Smyrna
24.9 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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 14.1 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 Powder Springs, 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 7 miles (GA 141 / Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Powder Springs, 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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