How far is Alma, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Alma, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.75 mi
03h 59m
Flight
199.39 mi
320.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.39 mi
Kilometers
320.88 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.75 mi
Kilometers
377.8 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Alma
Fri, May 1, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-04-30T20:55
Arrive Johns Creek
Fri, May 1, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alma
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warner Robins
GA

The third most populous city in Houston County, Georgia.

From Alma
117.4 mi
01h 59m
To Johns Creek
117.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Johns Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East 16th Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pierce Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Pierce Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard

    92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Tallahassee Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street

    2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Coffee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lumber City Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Golden Isles Highway

    16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 27%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 21%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 9%
East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 7%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
199.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner Robins
01h 59m from Alma
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alma to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warner Robins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Alma and 117.4 miles from Johns Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alma and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 199.39 mi (320.88 km).

Alma

#1 Alma

City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Population3,336
Coordinates31.5393700, -82.4623600
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: East 16th Street (-82.462397, 31.539189)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.36 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.59
16.56 gal · 62.72 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.80 $65.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.67 $73.34
Premium $4.78 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.62 $46.57 $93.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Alma and Johns Creek. The current time is 20:55:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.