How far is Johns Creek, GA from College Park, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to College Park, GA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
36.06 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.67 mi
47.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.67 mi
Kilometers
47.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.03 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive College Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
North Druid Hills
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Johns Creek
18 mi
00h 26m
To College Park
18 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and College Park.

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    763 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Avenue, College Park

    1397 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    137 m · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2545 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harvard Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
10.8 mi · 30%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 14%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 11%
I 85 South
3.9 mi · 11%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 10%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

10.8 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Druid Hills
00h 26m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near College Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to College Park?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Johns Creek and 18 miles from College Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near College Park.

Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills

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 North Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

8 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and College Park. Straight-line distance: 29.67 mi (47.75 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
College Park

#2 College Park

City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U.

Population15,199
Coordinates33.6534400, -84.4493700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: College Park (-84.44937, 33.65344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and College Park. The current time is 07:54:17.

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.