How far is Johns Creek, GA from Elberton, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Elberton, GA is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Elberton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Elberton.
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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
2191 ft · 36 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn left onto State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Continue on McClure Bridge Road
2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street
39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Continue on Duluth Highway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
34.2 mi · 42 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
2238 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
9 mi · 11 min · Outer Loop 10
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hull Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Hull Road
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Continue on Hull Colbert Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Hull Colbert Road
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Continue on Third Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Third Avenue
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Continue on Colbert-Comer Road
20.8 mi · 27 min · Colbert-Comer Road
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Continue on College Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Elberton.
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.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
34.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Elberton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Elberton?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Pine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Johns Creek and 44.2 miles from Elberton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Elberton.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Lake
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 Pine Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Elberton. Straight-line distance: 76.33 mi (122.84 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 Elberton
City in and the county seat of Elbert County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 34.1115900, -82.8686300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberton (-82.86863, 34.11159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.96 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
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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