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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
43.35 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.35 mi
58.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.35 mi
Kilometers
58.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.76 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Thu, May 7, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Thu, May 7, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-06T23:31
Arrive Jefferson
Thu, May 7, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Rest Haven
GA

Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
21.6 mi
00h 29m
To Jefferson
21.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 44 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Parsons Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson

    1692 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Washington Street

    2113 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Gordon Street

    126 m · 24 sec · Gordon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    131 m · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
27.7 mi · 64%
US 129
3.6 mi · 8%
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.66 mi · 6%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.43 mi · 6%
Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 4%
Abbotts Bridge Road
1.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

23.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rest Haven
00h 29m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Johns Creek and 21.7 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

53 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

77 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Jefferson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population12,490
Coordinates34.1170500, -83.5723900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.12
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.06 $12.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.78 $13.55
Premium $4.78 $7.31 $14.62
Diesel $5.62 $8.60 $17.21

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Jefferson. The current time is 23:31:14.

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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.