How far is Blue Ridge, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Blue Ridge, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Ridge and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Johns Creek.
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Start on East First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East First Street
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Continue on Old Highway 76
1210 ft · 28 sec · Old Highway 76
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Turn left onto APD Highway
39 mi · 48 min · APD Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 372, GA 5 Business
585 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto A. W. Roberts Drive
1081 ft · 37 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
1.1 km · 2 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 Blue Ridge and Johns Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Turn left onto APD Highway
39 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Blue Ridge to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Blue Ridge and 40.7 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).
#1 Blue Ridge
County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 1,473 |
| Coordinates | 34.8639700, -84.3240900 |
| Altitude | 537 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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