Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, 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 20m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Rydal, GA
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
This 47-mile drive from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, GA is a manageable 1-hour and 20-minute journey, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on Hickory Flat Highway, Reinhardt College Parkway, and Old Milton Parkway, with 43% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this short hop within the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous interstate crawl. Given the short distance and duration, it’s an easy excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Highway | 11 mi | 18m |
| Reinhardt College Parkway | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| State Route 140 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| State Bridge Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Waleska Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Rucker Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Flat Highway
— 11 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Rydal, 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
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 120
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
9
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rucker Road
11
Continue on Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 140
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houze Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marietta Road
16
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marietta Street
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn left onto Dupree Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dupree Street
19
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
20
Turn slight right onto Waleska Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Waleska Street
21
Continue on GA 140
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Waleska Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Reinhardt College Parkway
23
Continue on GA 140
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 140
24
Turn left onto US 411; GA 61
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 411; GA 61
25
Arrive at destination
US 411; GA 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.5 — 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
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
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
State Bridge Road
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn right onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Dupree Street
Turn left onto Dupree Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Rydal, GA
Late night in Rydal on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Canton, GA
24 mi in
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
3 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 20m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, blending highway stretches with local roads. With 43% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced driving, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. As you progress, expect the scenery to shift from more developed areas to potentially more rural landscapes as you approach Rydal. The drive isn't a constant high-speed affair, but rather a varied route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Hickory Flat Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Groomsbridge Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Groomsbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (State Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. 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 Rydal, 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 0.1 miles (Groomsbridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (State 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 Rydal, 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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