How far is Johns Creek, GA from Fair Oaks, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.65 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.29 mi
34.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.29 mi
Kilometers
34.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.65 mi
Kilometers
44.5 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Fri, Oct 16, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-10-16T07:41
Arrive Fair Oaks
Fri, Oct 16, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunwoody
GA

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

From Johns Creek
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To Fair Oaks
13.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Fair Oaks.

  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 right to continue on Windy Hill Road, Smyrna

    1871 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · Windy Hill Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Concord Road Southeast

    39 m · 4 sec · Old Concord Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Barber Road

    1536 ft · 54 sec · Barber Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Joyner Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Joyner Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.99 mi · 36%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 14%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.46 mi · 13%
Windy Hill Road Southeast
3.03 mi · 11%
Medlock Bridge Road
2.11 mi · 8%
Atlanta Road Southeast
1.89 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

9.99 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunwoody
00h 21m from Johns Creek
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Fair Oaks?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Johns Creek and 13.9 miles from Fair Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Clear near Fair Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody

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 Dunwoody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12 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 12 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 12 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 Dunwoody.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Fair Oaks. Straight-line distance: 21.29 mi (34.27 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 Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9164900, -84.5446500
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Fair Oaks (-84.54465, 33.91649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.34
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.34
Mid-grade $4.27 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.70 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.75 $5.57 $11.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Fair Oaks. The current time is 07:41:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.