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

The driving distance from Ellaville, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.14 mi
02h 42m
Flight
123.89 mi
199.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.89 mi
Kilometers
199.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.14 mi
Kilometers
244.85 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellaville
2026-04-18T04:34
Arrive Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellaville
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Ellaville
76 mi
01h 21m
To Johns Creek
76.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oglethorpe Street

    27 m · 10 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    21.1 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Hopewell Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    1266 ft · 32 sec · Cabiness Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I-75 North: Atlanta

    1467 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  20. 20

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellaville 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
40.1 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 13%
North Poplar Street
13.4 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 7%
West Hopewell Road
7.08 mi · 5%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 21m from Ellaville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ellaville 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 Ellaville to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Ellaville and 76.2 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellaville and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 123.89 mi (199.38 km).

Ellaville

#1 Ellaville

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.2382100, -84.3090800
Altitude174
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: GA 26 (-84.309073, 32.238118)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.78 $47.57
Premium $4.78 $25.66 $51.32
Diesel $5.62 $30.20 $60.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellaville and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:34:30.

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.