Origin
Redan, GA
Late night in Redan on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redan, 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
43m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redan, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
Redan, GA to Johns Creek, GA is 25.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Jimmy Carter Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a pure highway journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it within a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Medlock Bridge Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| SR 8 CONN | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Ponce de Leon Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redan, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on South Deshon Road
218 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Deshon Road
2
Turn right onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
3
Continue on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Ponce de Leon Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 8 CONN
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 8 CONN
7
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
8
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
10
Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Medlock Bridge Road
91 ft
·
2 sec
·
Medlock Bridge Road
13
Continue on Medlock Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Medlock Bridge Road
14
Turn right onto GA 141
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on GA 141
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medlock Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
17
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
18
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
19
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Medlock Bridge Road
Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Medlock Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto Medlock Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Turn right onto GA 141 / Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Morgan Hill Court
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 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
43m 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 route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy' nature, meaning you'll be making several turns as you navigate local roads. With only an 18% highway share, most of your time will be spent on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles on Jimmy Carter Boulevard, offering a brief period of more consistent progress before you encounter more intersections. The drive primarily follows Jimmy Carter Boulevard, South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, and Medlock Bridge Road, giving you a feel for the local landscape as you make your way.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 17.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (Medlock Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 43m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 17.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (Medlock Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (Medlock Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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