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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Ludowici, GA is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.19 mi
05h 12m
Flight
214.54 mi
345.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.54 mi
Kilometers
345.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.19 mi
Kilometers
417.13 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-18T05:40
Arrive Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jeffersonville
GA

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

From Johns Creek
129.6 mi
02h 36m
To Ludowici
129.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville

    2402 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Aline Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Aline Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Cecil Nobles Highway

    14.1 mi · 19 min · Cecil Nobles Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North McDonald Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North McDonald Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Academy Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Academy Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
97.5 mi · 38%
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 23%
Main Street
20.4 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 8%
Cecil Nobles Highway
14.1 mi · 5%
Aline Road
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 36m from Johns Creek
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Ludowici.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Johns Creek and 129.6 miles from Ludowici.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Ludowici. Straight-line distance: 214.54 mi (345.27 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Ludowici

City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,352
Coordinates31.7079900, -81.7423400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Ludowici (-81.74234, 31.70799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.53 $81.05
Premium $4.78 $43.72 $87.44
Diesel $5.62 $51.46 $102.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Ludowici. The current time is 05:40:34.

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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.