How far is Johns Creek, GA from Canton, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Canton, GA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Canton.
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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
1998 ft · 31 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto State Bridge Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Continue on Rucker Road
1 km · 1 min · Rucker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
23 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
2765 ft · 1 min · Rucker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
33 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Rucker Road
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Turn right onto Houze Road
1658 ft · 43 sec · Houze Road
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 18 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road
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Continue on West Marietta Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Canton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hickory Flat Highway
Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 00h 18m
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 Clear near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Canton?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Johns Creek and 13.7 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Clear near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Duluth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpharetta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Canton. Straight-line distance: 22.03 mi (35.46 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 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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