How far is Auburn, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Auburn, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Johns Creek.
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Start on 4th Avenue
25 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
92 m · 10 sec · Mount Moriah Road
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on Winder Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway
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Turn right onto University Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road
68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Continue on Howell Ferry Road
1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2212 ft · 34 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Grove Point Road
1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Johns Creek.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
GA 120
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
8.37 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Auburn and 13.9 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrenceville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.22 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 7,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.0137200, -83.8276800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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