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

The driving distance from Bowdon, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
88.78 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.42 mi
111.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.42 mi
Kilometers
111.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.87 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Bowdon
Wed, May 13, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowdon
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowdon
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
Douglasville
GA

City in Douglas County, Georgia, United States

From Bowdon
43.7 mi
00h 48m
To Johns Creek
45 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wedowee Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Wedowee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Carroll Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Carroll Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Street

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Rome Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    43.4 mi · 47 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport

    1212 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

    2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 285 North

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.7 mi · 22 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 Bowdon and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
43.4 mi · 49%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 21%
Rome Street
9.56 mi · 11%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 7%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 4%
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglasville
00h 48m from Bowdon
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bowdon and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Bowdon and 45 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Douglasville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

33 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

101 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

103 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowdon and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 69.42 mi (111.72 km).

Bowdon

#1 Bowdon

City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates33.5378900, -85.2532800
Altitude329
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: Wedowee Street (-85.253306, 33.53789)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.78 $14.96 $29.91
Diesel $5.62 $17.60 $35.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowdon and Johns Creek. The current time is 20:59:03.

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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.