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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Emerson, GA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.61 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.58 mi
52.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.58 mi
Kilometers
52.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.61 mi
Kilometers
76.62 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerson
Tue, May 26, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, May 26, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-26T07:09
Arrive Emerson
Tue, May 26, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Johns Creek
23.8 mi
00h 31m
To Emerson
23.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1788 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Allatoona Road, Emerson

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    52 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    566 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Gaston Westbrook Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · Gaston Westbrook Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
23.3 mi · 49%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.99 mi · 21%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 8%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.46 mi · 7%
Medlock Bridge Road
2.11 mi · 4%
Old Allatoona Road Southeast
1.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 31m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Johns Creek and 23.8 miles from Emerson.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emerson.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 13 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 13 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 Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Emerson. Straight-line distance: 32.58 mi (52.44 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Emerson

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population1,589
Coordinates34.1270400, -84.7554900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Emerson (-84.75549, 34.12704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.31
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.65 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $4.78 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.62 $9.45 $18.90

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Emerson. The current time is 07:09:03.

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.