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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Centerville, GA is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.25 mi
02h 24m
Flight
101.02 mi
162.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.02 mi
Kilometers
162.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.52 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Tue, May 12, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-12T19:47
Arrive Centerville
Tue, May 12, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Johns Creek
60.2 mi
01h 12m
To Centerville
60 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1105 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dunbar Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dunbar Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2889 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Giles Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Houston Lake Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Houston Lake Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Houston Lake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 49%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 17%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 13%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 5%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 3%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 12m from Johns Creek
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Johns Creek and 60 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 101.02 mi (162.57 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population7,575
Coordinates32.6301400, -83.6896300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Centerville (-83.68963, 32.63014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.78 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.62 $23.85 $47.69

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Centerville. The current time is 19:47:21.

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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.