How far is Johns Creek, GA from Americus, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Americus, GA is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Americus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Americus.
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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 · 46 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
998 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
1974 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
39.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Cabiness Road
786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road
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Continue on North Lee Street
18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Turn right onto West Hopewell Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Place
67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place
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Continue on McGarrah Street
1326 ft · 41 sec · McGarrah Street
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Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street
763 ft · 23 sec · Jr Campbell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lee Street
1697 ft · 38 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Americus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Terrell Starr Parkway
Merge slight left
39.7 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Americus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Americus?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Johns Creek and 82.6 miles from Americus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Americus.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Americus. Straight-line distance: 135.2 mi (217.58 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 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.84 | $65.69 |
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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