How far is Johns Creek, GA from Forest Park, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Forest Park, GA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.46 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.77 mi
47.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.77 mi
Kilometers
47.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.28 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Park
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-12T21:49
Arrive Forest Park
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Clarkston
GA

Human settlement in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Johns Creek
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To Forest Park
18.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Forest Park.

  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

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 54: Jonesboro Road, Forest Park

    898 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    38 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jonesboro Road Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto College Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    2432 ft · 1 min · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Street

    601 ft · 28 sec · West Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
23.4 mi · 62%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 11%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 10%
Medlock Bridge Road
2.11 mi · 6%
Jonesboro Road Southeast
1.41 mi · 4%
College Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkston
00h 26m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Forest Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Forest Park?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Clarkston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Johns Creek and 18.7 miles from Forest Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarkston

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 Clarkston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.1 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 9.1 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 9.1 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 Clarkston.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 29.77 mi (47.91 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Forest Park

#2 Forest Park

Village in Illinois

Population19,871
Coordinates33.6220500, -84.3690900
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Forest Park (-84.36909, 33.62205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Forest Park. The current time is 21:49:59.

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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.