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

The driving distance from Alto, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.47 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.81 mi
75.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.81 mi
Kilometers
75.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.47 mi
Kilometers
87.66 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Alto
Tue, May 5, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alto
2026-05-05T08:35
Arrive Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alto
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Oakwood
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

From Alto
27.3 mi
00h 30m
To Johns Creek
27.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gainesville Highway

    18 m · 7 sec · Gainesville Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto B C Grant Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilbanks Road

    1368 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming

    732 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Buford Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Buford Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford Drive

    962 ft · 19 sec · Buford Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grove Point Road

    999 ft · 48 sec · Grove Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
20.2 mi · 37%
Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 24%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.28 mi · 10%
McGinnis Ferry Road
4.8 mi · 9%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.31 mi · 6%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
3.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Continue on Lanier Parkway

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 30m from Alto
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alto and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Alto and 27.2 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alto and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakwood.

RAIL

Gainesville

8 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

64 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

109 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 46.81 mi (75.33 km).

Alto

#1 Alto

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates34.4673200, -83.5737800
Altitude426
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: Gainesville Highway (-83.573855, 34.467393)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.21
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.61 $15.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.78 $9.17 $18.35
Diesel $5.62 $10.80 $21.60

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alto and Johns Creek. The current time is 08:35:38.

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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.