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

The driving distance from Cleveland, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
54.19 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.19 mi
Kilometers
87.21 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T22:57
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Cleveland
27 mi
00h 33m
To Johns Creek
27.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    36 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jarrard Street

    27 m · 8 sec · East Jarrard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    80 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto West Kytle Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Kytle Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 115

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 115

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Long Branch Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Long Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumming

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Norcross

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Peachtree Parkway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Peachtree Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grove Point Road

    999 ft · 48 sec · Grove Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
16.5 mi · 30%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 16%
Peachtree Parkway
6.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 115
6.67 mi · 12%
Cleveland Highway
4.98 mi · 9%
Long Branch Road
4.77 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

GA 400 South

Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

16.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 33m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Cleveland and 27.2 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.76 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in White County, Georgia, United States

Population4,167
Coordinates34.5970400, -83.7632400
Altitude480
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: Courthouse Square (-83.763066, 34.59703)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.13
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.57 $15.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.78 $9.13 $18.25
Diesel $5.62 $10.74 $21.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Johns Creek. The current time is 22:57:39.

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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.