How far is Ellijay, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Ellijay, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 25m.
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.
City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellijay and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay and Johns Creek.
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Start on North Church Street
128 m · 24 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
126 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Northside Square
95 m · 18 sec · River Street
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Exit the rotary onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn slight right
135 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto APD Highway
24.7 mi · 31 min · APD Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 372, GA 5 Business
585 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto A. W. Roberts Drive
1081 ft · 39 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on Ball Ground Road
6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road
40 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road
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Turn left onto Cumming Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway
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Turn right onto Post Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road
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Turn right onto Bethelview Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7 mi · 10 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Continue on Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Grove Point Road
999 ft · 48 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 Ellijay and Johns Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Merge slight left onto APD Highway
24.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Ellijay 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 Ellijay to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Ball Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Ellijay and 34.3 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellijay and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Ball Ground
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 Ball Ground.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellijay and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).
#1 Ellijay
City in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 34.6948100, -84.4821500 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
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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