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

The driving distance from Emerson, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.11 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.11 mi
Kilometers
77.43 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, May 26, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerson
2026-05-26T06:23
Arrive Johns Creek
Tue, May 26, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emerson
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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Emerson
24 mi
00h 27m
To Johns Creek
24.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    14 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

    98 m · 19 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2682 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    3086 ft · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2565 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  12. 12

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
24 mi · 50%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.5 mi · 22%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 14%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 8%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 2%
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 27m from Emerson
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Emerson and 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 Emerson to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Emerson and 24.1 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 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 12.4 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 Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerson and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.44 km).

Emerson

#1 Emerson

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population1,589
Coordinates34.1270400, -84.7554900
Altitude254
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: 4th Street (-84.755592, 34.127038)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.47
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.73 $13.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.78 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.62 $9.56 $19.12

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Emerson and Johns Creek. The current time is 06:23:42.

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.