How far is Buena Vista, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Buena Vista, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Human settlement in Coweta and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buena Vista and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and Johns Creek.
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Start on 4th Avenue
820 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baker Street
1908 ft · 47 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Geneva Road
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 24 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
22.2 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Truitt Street
612 ft · 20 sec · Truitt Street
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Turn right onto Foster Street
1543 ft · 39 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forest Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Dixie Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Dixie Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 285 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.7 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
972 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
6.2 mi · 10 min
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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 Buena Vista and Johns Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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56.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Haralson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Buena Vista and 98.8 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buena Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Haralson
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 Haralson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 119.57 mi (192.43 km).
#1 Buena Vista
City in Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,065 |
| Coordinates | 32.3190400, -84.5171400 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.18 | $52.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
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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