How far is Johns Creek, GA from East Point, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to East Point, GA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
34.75 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Point
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Mon, May 4, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-04T15:28
Arrive East Point
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
17 mi
00h 23m
To East Point
17.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and East Point.

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Avenue, East Point

    1096 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue Southwest

    1997 ft · 44 sec · Cleveland Avenue Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    872 ft · 39 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
10.8 mi · 31%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 15%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 11%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 11%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 7%
Medlock Bridge Road
2.11 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Druid Hills
00h 23m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near East Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to East Point?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17 miles from Johns Creek and 17.7 miles from East Point.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near East Point.

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 8.3 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 8.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

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 East Point. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
East Point

#2 East Point

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population35,042
Coordinates33.6795500, -84.4393700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)
End: (-84.438883, 33.67954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.78 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $5.62 $6.92 $13.84

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and East Point. The current time is 15:28:10.

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.