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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Lula, GA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
47.39 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.23 mi
63.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.39 mi
Kilometers
76.26 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Flowery Branch
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America

From Johns Creek
23.7 mi
00h 31m
To Lula
23.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Buford Drive

    1091 ft · 21 sec · Buford Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Buford Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Buford Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 985 North

    1467 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Lanier Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Cornelia Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lula Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lula Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    29 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Cornelia Highway

    1054 ft · 21 sec · Old Cornelia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Lula.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 43%
Cornelia Highway
7.68 mi · 16%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.27 mi · 11%
McGinnis Ferry Road
4.77 mi · 10%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.31 mi · 7%
Buford Drive
1.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

20.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowery Branch
00h 31m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Lula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Johns Creek and 23.7 miles from Lula.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

14 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

61 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

70 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

115 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Lula. Straight-line distance: 39.23 mi (63.14 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Lula

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,016
Coordinates34.3876000, -83.6662900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Lula (-83.66629, 34.3876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.40 $14.79
Premium $4.78 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $5.62 $9.39 $18.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Lula. The current time is 04:46:25.

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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.