How far is College Park, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from College Park, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
37.44 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.67 mi
47.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.67 mi
Kilometers
47.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.44 mi
Kilometers
60.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-17T06:29
Arrive Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in College Park
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
North Druid Hills
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From College Park
18 mi
00h 22m
To Johns Creek
19.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 4 sec · Harvard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Knotts Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Knotts Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 166 East

    719 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Langford Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Langford Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, I 85 North, I 75 South, I 85 South: Downtown, Atlanta, Macon, Atlanta Airport

    159 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 85 North: Downtown Atlanta

    3071 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James Wendell George Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Augusta

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    1.5 km · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
10.4 mi · 28%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 17%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 14%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.33 mi · 9%
James Wendell George Parkway
1.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

7.69 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Druid Hills
00h 22m from College Park
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park 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 College Park to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from College Park and 19.4 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.67 mi (47.75 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
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: Harvard Avenue (-84.44937, 33.653393)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Johns Creek. The current time is 06:29:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.