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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Cleveland, GA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
53.94 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.81 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-30T23:07
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
27 mi
00h 36m
To Cleveland
27 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 44 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Dahlonega

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1909 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Long Branch Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Long Branch Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cleveland Highway

    54 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Cleveland Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 115

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 115

  19. 19

    Continue on West Kytle Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Kytle Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    42 m · 3 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
25.2 mi · 47%
Peachtree Parkway
6.73 mi · 12%
State Highway 115
6.66 mi · 12%
Long Branch Road
4.76 mi · 9%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.32 mi · 6%
Cleveland Highway
2.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 36m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Johns Creek and 27 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.76 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cleveland

City in White County, Georgia, United States

Population4,167
Coordinates34.5970400, -83.7632400
Altitude480
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Cleveland (-83.76324, 34.59704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.78 $9.08 $18.16
Diesel $5.62 $10.69 $21.37

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 Cleveland. The current time is 23:07:11.

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.