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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Baxley, GA is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.94 mi
04h 35m
Flight
188.94 mi
304.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.94 mi
Kilometers
304.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.94 mi
Kilometers
363.61 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxley
Mon, Apr 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Mon, Apr 13, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-13T13:34
Arrive Baxley
Mon, Apr 13, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Johns Creek
113 mi
02h 17m
To Baxley
112.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

    1001 ft · 46 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Parker Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Baxley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 30%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 26%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 9%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Plant Hatch Parkway
9.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 17m from Johns Creek
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Partly Sunny near Baxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Johns Creek and 112.9 miles from Baxley.

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

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.57 one way or $63.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Baxley. Straight-line distance: 188.94 mi (304.07 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Baxley

#2 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.18 L · about $31.57
Round trip
$63.14
15.94 gal · 60.36 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.57 $63.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.78 $38.08 $76.16
Diesel $5.62 $44.82 $89.65

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Baxley. The current time is 13:34:13.

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.