How far is Johns Creek, GA from Buena Vista, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Buena Vista, GA is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Coweta and Meriwether Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Buena Vista.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
37 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
763 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
10.8 mi · 14 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on State Route 85
34.1 mi · 51 min · State Route 85
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Continue on Oakland Road
23.5 mi · 34 min · Oakland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Truitt Street
612 ft · 17 sec · Truitt Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
876 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
820 ft · 36 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Buena Vista.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Route 85
Continue on State Route 85
34.1 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Haralson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Johns Creek and 67.7 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Haralson
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 Haralson.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 119.57 mi (192.43 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 Buena Vista
City in Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,065 |
| Coordinates | 32.3190400, -84.5171400 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-84.51714, 32.31904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.21 | $42.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.94 | $53.88 |
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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