How far is Johns Creek, GA from Arcade, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Arcade, GA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Arcade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Arcade.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
1692 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left
153 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1586 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Athens Highway
41 m · 9 sec · Athens Highway
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Turn left onto Wyatt Street
23 m · 4 sec · Wyatt Street
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Turn right onto Peppers Street
28 m · 4 sec · Peppers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peppers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Arcade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Arcade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Arcade?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Johns Creek and 22.9 miles from Arcade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Arcade.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Arcade. Straight-line distance: 36.62 mi (58.94 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 Arcade
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 34.0778900, -83.5615500 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcade (-83.56155, 34.07789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
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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