How far is Ball Ground, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Ball Ground, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ball Ground and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Ground and Johns Creek.
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Start on Gilmer Ferry Road
3140 ft · 1 min · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on Ball Ground Road
6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road
40 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road
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Turn left onto Cumming Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway
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Turn right onto Post Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road
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Turn right onto Bethelview Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7 mi · 10 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Continue on Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Grove Point Road
999 ft · 48 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 Ball Ground 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.
Peachtree Parkway
Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7.01 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ball Ground 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 Ball Ground to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Ball Ground and 15.8 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ball Ground and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
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 Cumming.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ball Ground and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.08 km).
#1 Ball Ground
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 2,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.3381500, -84.3765900 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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