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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Cedartown, GA is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.22 mi
01h 49m
Flight
60.57 mi
97.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.57 mi
Kilometers
97.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.22 mi
Kilometers
122.67 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedartown
Sun, May 31, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-31T07:21
Arrive Cedartown
Sun, May 31, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Powder Springs
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
38.1 mi
00h 54m
To Cedartown
38.2 mi
00h 54m

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
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1788 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 120 Alternate: North Marietta Parkway

    2101 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Marietta Parkway

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Marietta Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedartown Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South College Street

    1177 ft · 29 sec · South College Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    73 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockmart Highway
10.7 mi · 14%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.99 mi · 13%
Dallas Highway
7.42 mi · 10%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 8%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
4.77 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Nathan Dean Parkway

Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powder Springs
00h 54m from Johns Creek
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedartown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Powder Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Johns Creek and 38.2 miles from Cedartown.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedartown.

Stop Ideas Near Powder Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Powder Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powder Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

92 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Cedartown. Straight-line distance: 60.57 mi (97.47 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Cedartown (-85.25593, 34.01123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 Cedartown. The current time is 07:21:44.

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.