How far is Johns Creek, GA from Bowdon, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Bowdon, GA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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 Douglas 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 Bowdon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Bowdon.
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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
3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
1788 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 24 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.1 mi · 49 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 100: Tallapoosa, Bowdon
1460 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wedowee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Bowdon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
45.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Bowdon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Bowdon?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Douglasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Johns Creek and 43.9 miles from Bowdon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Bowdon.
Stop Ideas Near Douglasville
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 Douglasville.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Bowdon. Straight-line distance: 69.42 mi (111.72 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 Bowdon
City in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 33.5378900, -85.2532800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowdon (-85.25328, 33.53789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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