How far is Johns Creek, GA from Blue Ridge, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Blue Ridge, GA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.76 mi
01h 46m
Flight
58.14 mi
93.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.76 mi
Kilometers
121.93 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Ridge
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-31T04:16
Arrive Blue Ridge
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
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
Nelson
GA

City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America

From Johns Creek
37.9 mi
00h 53m
To Blue Ridge
37.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Blue Ridge.

  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 · 44 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    7 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bethelview Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Post Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Canton Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumming Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ball Ground Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gilmer Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on A. W. Roberts Drive

    1000 ft · 34 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canton Highway

    2816 ft · 54 sec · Canton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ball Ground Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ball Ground Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto APD Highway

    27.5 mi · 34 min · APD Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on APD Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · APD Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 76

    1056 ft · 20 sec · Old Highway 76

  23. 23

    Continue on East First Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East First Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East First Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
APD Highway
38.8 mi · 51%
Ball Ground Road
8.95 mi · 12%
Peachtree Parkway
7.01 mi · 9%
Ball Ground Highway
3.39 mi · 4%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.32 mi · 4%
Bethelview Road
3.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

APD Highway

Merge slight left onto APD Highway

27.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
00h 53m from Johns Creek
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Blue Ridge?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Johns Creek and 37.8 miles from Blue Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nelson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

51 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

65 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Blue Ridge

#2 Blue Ridge

County seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA

Population1,473
Coordinates34.8639700, -84.3240900
Altitude537
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Blue Ridge (-84.32409, 34.86397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.15
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.58 $21.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.83 $23.65
Premium $4.78 $12.76 $25.51
Diesel $5.62 $15.02 $30.03

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Blue Ridge. The current time is 04:16:33.

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.