How far is Johns Creek, GA from Alto, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Alto, GA is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hall County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Alto.
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Start on Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
1001 ft · 44 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buford Drive
1091 ft · 21 sec · Buford Drive
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Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buford Drive
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Turn left onto I 985 North
1467 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Lanier Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Turn right onto Wilbanks Road
1368 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road
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Turn right onto B C Grant Road
1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road
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Turn right onto Gainesville Highway
18 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Partly Sunny near Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Alto?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Johns Creek and 27.3 miles from Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Johns Creek and Partly Sunny near Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
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 Oakwood.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Alto. Straight-line distance: 46.81 mi (75.33 km).
#1 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alto
City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.4673200, -83.5737800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alto (-83.57378, 34.46732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
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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