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

The driving distance from Grayson, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.65 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.74 mi
26.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.74 mi
Kilometers
26.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.84 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 3, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Sun, May 3, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-05-03T04:58
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 3, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Grayson
9.6 mi
00h 19m
To Johns Creek
12 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grayson Highway

    5 m · 4 sec · Grayson Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Grayson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Grayson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    8 mi · 14 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Duluth Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Duluth Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lawrenceville Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road

    68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Howell Ferry Road

    1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2212 ft · 34 sec · Medlock Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayson 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugarloaf Parkway
7.98 mi · 37%
Duluth Highway
4.75 mi · 22%
Grayson Highway
2.03 mi · 9%
Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 5%
State Bridge Road
0.91 mi · 4%
McClure Bridge Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sugarloaf Parkway

Turn left onto Sugarloaf Parkway

7.98 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 19m from Grayson
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Grayson and Clear near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grayson to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Grayson and 12 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grayson and Clear near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 16.74 mi (26.94 km).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population4,429
Coordinates33.8942700, -83.9557400
Altitude334
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: Loganville Highway Southwest (-83.955774, 33.894231)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.02
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.01 $6.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.37 $6.73
Premium $4.78 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.62 $4.27 $8.55

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Grayson and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:58:22.

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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.