How far is Johns Creek, GA from Lavonia, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Lavonia, GA is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Lavonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Lavonia.
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Start on Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
1001 ft · 44 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Lavonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Lavonia?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Johns Creek and 37.8 miles from Lavonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavonia.
Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendergrass.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Lavonia. Straight-line distance: 68.41 mi (110.1 km).
#1 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavonia
City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.4359400, -83.1068200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavonia (-83.10682, 34.43594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.02 | $30.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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