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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Ellaville, GA is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.14 mi
03h 12m
Flight
123.89 mi
199.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.89 mi
Kilometers
199.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.14 mi
Kilometers
244.84 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-18T05:54
Arrive Ellaville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Johns Creek
76.2 mi
01h 36m
To Ellaville
76 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 83: Forsyth, Monticello

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    786 ft · 19 sec · Cabiness Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Lee Street

    18.4 mi · 26 min · North Lee Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hopewell Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Hopewell Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    34.4 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Street

    27 m · 2 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oglethorpe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
49.9 mi · 33%
West Hopewell Road
41.5 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 13%
North Lee Street
18.4 mi · 12%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 3%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 36m from Johns Creek
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Ellaville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Johns Creek and 76 miles from Ellaville.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Ellaville. Straight-line distance: 123.89 mi (199.38 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Ellaville

#2 Ellaville

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,834
Coordinates32.2382100, -84.3090800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Ellaville (-84.30908, 32.23821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.78 $47.57
Premium $4.78 $25.66 $51.32
Diesel $5.62 $30.20 $60.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Ellaville. The current time is 05:54:32.

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.