Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Late night in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Temple, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
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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Temple, GA
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Trip Overview
This 64.3-mile drive from Johns Creek, GA to Temple, GA will take you approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate using the Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, with a portion on Peachtree Parkway. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 31 mi | 33m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Peachtree Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 31 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Temple, 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
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 20
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto GA 113
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Tallapoosa Street
442 ft
·
22 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
15
Turn right onto GA 274
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
James Street
16
Arrive at destination
GA 274
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 62.4 — 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
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
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
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 19
Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Temple, GA
Late night in Temple on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
3 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 21m 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?
Expect a drive that's about 55% highway, offering stretches of efficient travel. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 31 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway, allowing for a good rhythm. This route is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' meaning you'll experience both faster highway conditions and potentially some more varied road types as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.8 miles in near GA 141 / Medlock Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Temple, GA, road signs point toward Chamblee, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
Chamblee
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via GA 141
Chattanooga
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Birmingham
30.9 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting in Johns Creek, GA
Full guide →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.
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 21m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 31 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. 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 Temple, 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Temple, 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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