Origin
North Druid Hills, GA
Morning in North Druid Hills on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Druid Hills, GA to Johns Creek, 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
32m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Druid Hills, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from North Druid Hills to Johns Creek, you are looking at a straightforward 18.7-mile journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via GA 141, Clairmont Road Northeast, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to tackle. Because the total duration is quite short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive. It is a practical connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Clairmont Road Northeast | 5 mi | 8m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Peachtree Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lavista Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Hill Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 141
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Druid Hills, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on this road
250 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto GA 236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 23; GA 155
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Clairmont Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 141
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Peachtree Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on GA 141
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
9
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
10
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
11
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast
Turn left onto US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Boulevard
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Johns Creek, GA
Morning in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 trip offers a mixed drive profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and more substantial road segments. You will spend about 33% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience for the driver. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.2-mile segment on GA 141, which allows for a steady pace. As you move away from the North Druid Hills area, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you transition onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. It avoids the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul while still offering enough road variety to keep the drive engaging.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on GA 141.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast): 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.
On the drive from North Druid Hills, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Dahlonega along the way.
Dahlonega
11.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via GA 141
About the Cities
Arriving 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 32m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 6.2 miles on GA 141. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 23; GA 155 / Clairmont Road Northeast): 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 Johns Creek, 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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