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

The driving distance from Hardwick, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.14 mi
02h 11m
Flight
86.94 mi
139.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.94 mi
Kilometers
139.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.14 mi
Kilometers
186.91 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 7:29 PM EST
Return by in Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 9:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-11-06T17:18
Arrive Johns Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 7:29 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
9:30 PM EST
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
Social Circle
GA

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Hardwick
57.4 mi
01h 05m
To Johns Creek
58.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vinson Highway

    27 m · 4 sec · Vinson Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wayne Street

    621 ft · 20 sec · South Wayne Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Andrews Street

    153 m · 15 sec · West Andrews Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Wilkinson Street

    3029 ft · 1 min · South Wilkinson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1079 ft · 37 sec · West Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Clarke Street

    2089 ft · 1 min · South Clarke Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Columbia Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · North Columbia Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Eatonton Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eatonton Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    2122 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  26. 26

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 40%
North Columbia Street
18.2 mi · 16%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 12%
Madison Highway
9.78 mi · 8%
Madison Road
6.65 mi · 6%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Social Circle
01h 05m from Hardwick
Leave By
2:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hardwick and Mostly Cloudy near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Social Circle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Hardwick and 58.7 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hardwick and Mostly Cloudy near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Social Circle

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

64 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

70 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 86.94 mi (139.92 km).

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#1 Hardwick

Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0682000, -83.2234900
Altitude82
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: Vinson Highway (-83.223458, 33.068312)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.04 $16.56 $33.11
Premium $4.48 $18.36 $36.72
Diesel $5.66 $23.21 $46.41

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardwick and Johns Creek. The current time is 17:18:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.