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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Lincolnton, GA is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
113.43 mi
02h 31m
Flight
99.95 mi
160.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.95 mi
Kilometers
160.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.43 mi
Kilometers
182.55 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Winterville
GA

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

From Johns Creek
56.7 mi
01h 15m
To Lincolnton
56.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2191 ft · 36 sec · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road

    1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on McClure Bridge Road

    2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street

    39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street

    2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Duluth Highway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder

    1287 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    34.2 mi · 42 min · University Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell

    2238 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    2034 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 24 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Parkway
34.2 mi · 30%
Lexington Road
23.2 mi · 20%
Washington Road
9.32 mi · 8%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 7%
Duluth Highway
8.22 mi · 7%
Outer Loop 10
6.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

University Parkway

Merge slight left onto University Parkway

34.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winterville
01h 15m from Johns Creek
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Johns Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Winterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Johns Creek and 56.8 miles from Lincolnton.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Johns Creek and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincolnton.

Stop Ideas Near Winterville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

68 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

90 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

104 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Lincolnton. Straight-line distance: 99.95 mi (160.85 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Lincolnton (-82.47902, 33.79235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Lincolnton. The current time is 07:54:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.