How far is Johns Creek, GA from Clarkesville, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Clarkesville, GA is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Clarkesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Clarkesville.
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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 · 44 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buford Drive
1091 ft · 21 sec · Buford Drive
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Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buford Drive
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Turn left onto I 985 North
1467 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Lanier Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Merge slight right
2903 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 Bussines, GA 105, GA 382 North: Clarkesville, Demorest, Cornelia
2535 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
1289 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on 441 Historic Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · 441 Historic Highway
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Continue on West Louise Drive
2043 ft · 41 sec · West Louise Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on West Louise Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Louise Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
31 m · 4 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Clarkesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny near Clarkesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Clarkesville?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Johns Creek and 32.3 miles from Clarkesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Clarkesville. Straight-line distance: 55.71 mi (89.66 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 Clarkesville
City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 34.6126000, -83.5248900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkesville (-83.52489, 34.6126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.82 | $25.65 |
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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