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

The driving distance from Arcade, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
45.17 mi
00h 53m
Flight
36.62 mi
58.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.17 mi
Kilometers
72.7 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Mon, May 4, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Arcade
Mon, May 4, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcade
2026-05-04T08:16
Arrive Johns Creek
Mon, May 4, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcade
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
Auburn
GA

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

From Arcade
22.7 mi
00h 27m
To Johns Creek
22.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peppers Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Peppers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wyatt Street

    23 m · 6 sec · Wyatt Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Athens Highway

    41 m · 9 sec · Athens Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1586 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Athens Highway

    109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Peachtree Road, Sugarloaf Parkway

    1 km · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Peachtree Road

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parsons Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grove Point Road

    999 ft · 48 sec · Grove Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcade 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
26.7 mi · 59%
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
7.55 mi · 17%
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.54 mi · 6%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.45 mi · 5%
Abbotts Bridge Road
1.37 mi · 3%
Medlock Bridge Road
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

26.5 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 27m from Arcade
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcade and Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Arcade and 22.5 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

78 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

118 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcade and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 36.62 mi (58.94 km).

Arcade

#1 Arcade

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,040
Coordinates34.0778900, -83.5615500
Altitude267
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: Peppers Street (-83.561727, 34.07774)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.78 $7.60 $15.19
Diesel $5.62 $8.94 $17.88

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcade and Johns Creek. The current time is 08:16:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.