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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
205.16 mi
04h 00m
Flight
169.04 mi
272.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.04 mi
Kilometers
272.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.16 mi
Kilometers
330.18 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:00 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

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Johns Creek
102.7 mi
02h 00m
To Fitzgerald
102.5 mi
02h 00m

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
92°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 Fitzgerald.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 107, GA 112: Ashburn, Fitzgerald

    1248 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
73.8 mi · 36%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 29%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 10%
Sylvester Road
18.8 mi · 9%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

73.8 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 00m from Johns Creek
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Fitzgerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Johns Creek and 102.5 miles from Fitzgerald.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Fitzgerald. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.05 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Fitzgerald (-83.25265, 31.71491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.36
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.68 $57.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.07 $64.13
Premium $4.78 $34.59 $69.19
Diesel $5.62 $40.72 $81.44

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 Fitzgerald. The current time is 06:07:29.

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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.