This 239.6-mile drive from Ray City to Johns Creek, Georgia, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes. With 77% of the journey on highways, it's a primarily interstate-focused route designed for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $37, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short duration and highway-heavy profile, this route is well-suited for a single day of driving without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entirety of your journey.
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
119.8 miles from Ray City, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
166.1 mi
2h 58m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi
23m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Main Street
12.4 mi
17m
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi
11m
GA 141
6.2 mi
10m
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi
4m
GA 76
2.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 166.1 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray City, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
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Start on US 129; GA 11; GA 37
12 mi·17 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto GA 76
2.8 mi·5 min·GA 76
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
4
Merge onto I 75
117 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Augusta, GreenvilleUse the slight left / 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
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 31Toward GA 141: Peachtree BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
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.
14
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Grove Point Road
15
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
16
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
For this 4-hour and 35-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion, especially as you approach the Atlanta area. With a longest stretch of 166.1 miles, you'll want to plan for at least one fuel stop, so keeping an eye on your gauge is wise, especially since the estimated fuel cost is $37. While this route is easily doable in a single day, the flexibility of a shorter drive means you can take your time if desired. A good tip is to be aware of the Atlanta Bypass, also known as The Perimeter, as it can experience significant traffic at peak times.
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 119.8 miles from Ray City, GA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.1 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 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.8 miles or 2h 15m 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 38m
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 Ray City, 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 Ray City, GA
This is one driving day of about 239.6 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Ray City, 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 I 75 for about 166.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 132.3 and 232.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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132.3 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
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197.7 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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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207.8 mi into trip|~3h 51m 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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228.8 mi into trip|~4h 16m 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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232.6 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
$37.47 one way
$74.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$40.97
$81.94
premium
$4.70
$44.34
$88.69
diesel
$5.61
$52.90
$105.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 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
71.9
0
$25.16
$11.50
Efficient EV
59.9
0
$20.97
$9.58
EV Truck/SUV
95.8
1
$33.54
$15.33
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
Ray City, GA
Morning
in Ray City on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
28 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
4h 35m 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 231.4
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
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 206.6
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 132.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 239.6-mile route, with 77% of your travel occurring on major interstates like I-75 and the Atlanta Bypass. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 166.1 miles on I-75, offering a significant period of consistent speed. While primarily interstate, you will transition onto local roads like Larry Justice Highway as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a generally fast-paced journey with minimal slowdowns outside of potential urban traffic.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 132.3 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
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 14 significant decision points across 239.6 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 132.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.7 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 207.8 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 Ray City, GA to Johns Creek, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
197.7 mi in|~3h 39m|via I 675
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 239.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 166.1 miles on I 75. 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 132.3 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.7 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 207.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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.
