How far is Franklin Springs, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Franklin Springs, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson 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 Franklin Springs and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Springs and Johns Creek.
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Start on East Main Street
17 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Toccoa Carnesville Road
2589 ft · 59 sec · Toccoa Carnesville Road
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Continue on Franklin Springs Road
2542 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Springs Road
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Continue on Royston Road
1436 ft · 31 sec · Royston Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Cross Road
10 mi · 18 min · Sandy Cross Road
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
49.8 mi · 53 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Peachtree Road, Sugarloaf Parkway
1 km · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Peachtree Road
1654 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Parsons Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road
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Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 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 Franklin Springs 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.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Franklin Springs to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Franklin Springs and 36.2 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass
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 Pendergrass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Springs and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 62.81 mi (101.09 km).
#1 Franklin Springs
Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.2848300, -83.1443200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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