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

The driving distance from Fitzgerald, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.17 mi
03h 21m
Flight
169.04 mi
272.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.04 mi
Kilometers
272.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.17 mi
Kilometers
330.19 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzgerald
2026-04-18T04:42
Arrive Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzgerald
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Fitzgerald
102.5 mi
01h 40m
To Johns Creek
102.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°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 Fitzgerald and Johns Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitzgerald 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington Avenue
76.4 mi · 37%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 10%
Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 9%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Washington Avenue

Merge slight left

74 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 40m from Fitzgerald
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Fitzgerald and 102.7 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitzgerald and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.05 km).

Fitzgerald

#1 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
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: East Central Avenue (-83.25265, 31.714945)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.41 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.36
14.48 gal · 54.82 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.68 $57.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.07 $64.13
Premium $4.78 $34.59 $69.19
Diesel $5.62 $40.72 $81.44

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 Fitzgerald and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:42:28.

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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.