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

The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
72.23 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.47 mi
84.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.47 mi
Kilometers
84.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.23 mi
Kilometers
116.24 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Thu, May 14, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, May 15, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-14T22:12
Arrive Johns Creek
Thu, May 14, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Conley
GA

Census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb and Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Jackson
34.4 mi
00h 38m
To Johns Creek
37.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brookwood Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Brookwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Brookwood Avenue

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Brookwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  15. 15

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 28%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 21%
Brookwood Avenue
10.3 mi · 14%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 14%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 9%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conley
00h 38m from Jackson
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Conley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Jackson and 37.8 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conley

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 Conley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 8.9 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 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
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Conley
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conley.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

18 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

85 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 52.47 mi (84.45 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
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 3rd Street (-83.966015, 33.294415)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Johns Creek. The current time is 22:12:15.

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.