How far is Johns Creek, GA from Dade County, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Dade County, GA is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 55m.
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.
City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Dade County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Dade County.
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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 · 46 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
998 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
1788 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
87.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Trenton
1210 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto White Oak Gap Road
1561 ft · 44 sec · White Oak Gap Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
710 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Sells Lane
1.2 km · 3 min · Sells Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sells Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Dade County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
87.8 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Dade County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Dade County?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Johns Creek and 73.3 miles from Dade County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Dade County.
Stop Ideas Near Calhoun
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 Calhoun.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Dade County. Straight-line distance: 93.76 mi (150.89 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 Dade County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 16,057 |
| Coordinates | 34.8545200, -85.5045300 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dade County (-85.50453, 34.85452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.79 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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