Origin
Johns Creek, GA
Morning in Johns Creek on Friday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johns Creek, GA to Thomasville, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
248 mi
399 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
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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Thomasville, GA
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Trip Overview
Johns Creek to Thomasville is 248 miles and takes about 5h 6m via Fall Line Freeway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region towards its southern part. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a relatively straightforward trip with limited stops, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. Plan for approximately 68% of your travel to be on major highways, offering a consistent pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124 miles from Johns Creek, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 56.9 mi | 1h |
| I 75 | 49.3 mi | 53m |
| GA 33 | 27.8 mi | 38m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Thigpen Trail | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| GA 202 | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 56.9 mi, about 1h
Traffic on I-285
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 138 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~6,196 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~746 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek, GA and Thomasville, 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
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 285 East
Use 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 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
Use 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 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use 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 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto GA 300
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton
18
Keep slight left at fork
73 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
19
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; GA 7
20
Turn straight onto GA 33
26 mi
·
36 min
·
GA 33
21
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Pine Street
23
Turn left onto GA 112
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
South Isabella Street
24
Turn slight left
129 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn left
328 ft
·
9 sec
26
Turn straight onto GA 112
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 112
27
Turn left onto Thigpen Trail
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Thigpen Trail
28
Continue on GA 202
16 mi
·
21 min
·
GA 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on County Line Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Line Road
30
Continue on Glenwood Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Drive
31
At end of road, turn right onto East Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
32
Turn left onto South Crawford Street
506 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Remington Avenue
382 ft
·
9 sec
·
Remington Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Remington Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider leaving Johns Creek in the morning to arrive in Thomasville by early afternoon, giving you time to settle in. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $38, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch without significant exits is 56.9 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, so ensure you have enough fuel before entering that segment. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.
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 124 miles from Johns Creek, GA, or about 2h 24m 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 55 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thomasville, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 248 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 166.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
7
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
8
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
8
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...
6
166.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South: Tifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 41 South: Tifton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.00 one way
$76.00 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
| premium | $4.64 | $45.27 | $90.55 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $54.67 | $109.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
| Efficient EV | 62 | 0 | $21.70 | $9.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.72 | $15.87 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Thomasville, GA
Morning in Thomasville on Friday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~12 min detour
$5
near mile 8.6
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 25.7
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 102.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 68% of this trip on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 56.9 miles on the Fall Line Freeway. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic density. Expect more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you move away from the main interstate sections.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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?
10/10
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 Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 248 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,037 ft
270 ft
Total Climb
288 ft
Total Descent
964 ft
Highest Point
1,037 ft
~17.7 mi in
Elevation Range
767 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.
Between Johns Creek, GA and Thomasville, GA, road signs point toward Albany and Tifton.
Albany
164.9 mi in
|
~3h 8m
Tifton
166.5 mi in
|
~3h 10m
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
Arriving in Thomasville, GA
Full guide →Thomasville is a city in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region.
Top landmarks
- • Thomasville Commercial Historic District — historic district in Georgia, United States
- • Gordon Avenue Historic District — historic district in Thomasville, Georgia, United States
- • Tockwotton-Love Place Historic District — historic district in Georgia, United States
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 5h 6m. Total distance: 248 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Thomasville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Thomasville, GA before the return drive.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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