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

The driving distance from Austell, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.12 mi
46.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36 mi
Kilometers
57.93 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Austell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austell
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Austell
18 mi
00h 25m
To Johns Creek
18 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Love Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Love Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

    924 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest

    1370 ft · 39 sec · Floyd Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fontaine Road Southwest

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East-West Connector

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway Southeast

    2914 ft · 55 sec · Cumberland Parkway Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    3183 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto I 285 North

    1814 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  14. 14

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.3 mi · 40%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 18%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
3.31 mi · 9%
Fontaine Road Southwest
2.8 mi · 8%
East-West Connector
2.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 25m from Austell
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Austell 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 Austell to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Austell and 18 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austell and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.86 km).

Austell

#1 Austell

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population7,208
Coordinates33.8126100, -84.6343800
Altitude283
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: Love Street (-84.634534, 33.81256)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austell and Johns Creek. The current time is 01:17:14.

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.