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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Dalton, GA is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
70.54 mi
01h 35m
Flight
59.58 mi
95.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.54 mi
Kilometers
113.53 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Tue, May 5, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-05T00:36
Arrive Dalton
Tue, May 5, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Pendergrass
GA

Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Johns Creek
35.2 mi
00h 47m
To Dalton
35.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville

    1423 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Maysville Highway

    2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Maysville Road

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ila Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Minish Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Minish Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Danielsville Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Danielsville Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward General Daniels Avenue North

    54 m · 3 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
37.7 mi · 53%
Minish Road
5.62 mi · 8%
Danielsville Street
5.23 mi · 7%
Ila Road
3.66 mi · 5%
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.66 mi · 4%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendergrass
00h 47m from Johns Creek
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Dalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Johns Creek and 35.3 miles from Dalton.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

19 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

56 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

77 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

97 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.89 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 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,368
Coordinates34.1659400, -83.1704300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Dalton (-83.17043, 34.16594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Dalton. The current time is 00:36:24.

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.