Pembroke, GA to Johns Creek, GA is 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 34m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region, and is focused on highway travel. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive time, this route is ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a straightforward drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
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
120.1 miles from Pembroke, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
124.5 mi
2h 13m
I 75
62.1 mi
1h 7m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi
23m
North Main Street
10.4 mi
15m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
GA 141
6.2 mi
10m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi
4m
Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 124.5 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
Toward I 75 North: AtlantaUse the straight / left lanes.
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Merge onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 675
10 mi·11 min·Terrell Starr Parkway
Exit 227Toward I 675 North: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 285
20 mi·23 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 31Toward GA 141: Peachtree BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi·10 min·GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, DahlonegaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
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Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·11 sec·Morgan Hill Court
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Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 34m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning from Pembroke, GA will allow you ample time to reach Johns Creek, GA before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $38, planning is straightforward. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach the Atlanta area, especially if you are traveling during peak hours. The longest stretch on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway means you can settle in for a good portion of the drive before needing to navigate more complex highway systems.
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 120.1 miles from Pembroke, GA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.5 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.1 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pembroke, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pembroke, GA
This is one driving day of about 240.3 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Pembroke, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 124.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 233.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.5 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
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198.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 227
Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville
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208.4 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
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229.5 mi into trip|~4h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
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233.3 mi into trip|~4h 21m 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
$37.58 one way
$75.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$41.09
$82.18
premium
$4.70
$44.47
$88.95
diesel
$5.61
$53.06
$106.11
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: 84.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.1
0
$25.23
$11.53
Efficient EV
60.1
0
$21.03
$9.61
EV Truck/SUV
96.1
1
$33.64
$15.38
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pembroke, GA
Morning
in Pembroke on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
120 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 34m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 132.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
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,...
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 207.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 124.5 miles. Following that, you'll transition to I 75 and the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter. The experience is largely about covering distance on well-maintained highways, making it a practical choice for direct travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.5 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 240.3 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 10.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 198.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Pembroke, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
198.3 mi in|~3h 38m|via I 675
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 240.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.5 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Johns Creek, 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. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 198.3 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Johns Creek, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
