Origin
Vinings, GA
Morning in Vinings on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vinings, 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
37m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vinings, GA
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Johns Creek, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 24.3 miles, this route connects Vinings to Johns Creek in about 37 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a single day, making it ideal for a quick commute or local excursion. You will primarily navigate via the Atlanta Bypass, GA 141, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is an economical drive across the Southeast region. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting friends, this transit is efficient and requires no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| GA 141 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Paces Mill Road Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Groomsbridge Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Cumberland Boulevard Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cobb Parkway South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grove Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinings, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on Cochise Drive Southeast
254 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cochise Drive Southeast
2
Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Paces Ferry Road Southeast
3
Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Paces Mill Road Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 41; GA 3
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cobb Parkway South
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto Cumberland Boulevard Southeast
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cumberland Boulevard Southeast
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 75 North
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 285
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 141
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
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.
12
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grove Point Road
13
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Groomsbridge Road
14
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morgan Hill Court
15
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Paces Mill Road Southeast
Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boule...
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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
Morning in Johns Creek on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
17 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
37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local experience as you navigate away from the major highway arteries. While 27% of your travel occurs on high-speed roads, the character of the drive shifts significantly once you exit the Atlanta Bypass. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.2 miles on the Perimeter, after which the route transitions into more technical, local road segments. You will spend the majority of your time maneuvering through urban and suburban infrastructure, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Paces Ferry Road Southeast.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Paces Ferry Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Paces Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vinings, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Augusta and Dahlonega.
Augusta
1.8 mi in
|
~4m
Dahlonega
17.3 mi in
|
~24m
|
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 37m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 10.2 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Paces Ferry Road Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Paces Mill Road Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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