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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Hamilton, GA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
116.42 mi
02h 25m
Flight
96.1 mi
154.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.1 mi
Kilometers
154.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.42 mi
Kilometers
187.36 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-12T20:27
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Palmetto
GA

City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
58.3 mi
01h 12m
To Hamilton
58.2 mi
01h 12m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.2 mi · 35 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

    1125 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    16 mi · 17 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: West Point

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road

    7.2 mi · 15 min · Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mobley Road

    2526 ft · 1 min · Mobley Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carver Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Carver Circle

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamilton Square Street

    1096 ft · 36 sec · Hamilton Square Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    76 m · 10 sec · Dogwood Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Club Lane

    8 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
47.7 mi · 41%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30.2 mi · 26%
Chet Atkins Parkway
16 mi · 14%
Hamilton Pleasant Grove Road
7.23 mi · 6%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 3%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
01h 12m from Johns Creek
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Johns Creek and 58.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

109 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Gainesville

115 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 96.1 mi (154.65 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Hamilton

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

Population1,141
Coordinates32.7579100, -84.8749300
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Hamilton (-84.87493, 32.75791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.56
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.28 $32.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.78 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.62 $23.11 $46.23

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 Hamilton. The current time is 20:27:07.

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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.