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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Manchester, GA is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
94.03 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.35 mi
135.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.35 mi
Kilometers
135.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.03 mi
Kilometers
151.32 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:23 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Tue, May 5, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-05T13:06
Arrive Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Fayetteville
GA

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Johns Creek
47.1 mi
01h 08m
To Manchester
46.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    763 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 85

    34.1 mi · 51 min · State Route 85

  20. 20

    Continue on Oakland Road

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Oakland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wrightsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wrightsville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Perry Street

    2948 ft · 1 min · Perry Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 85
34.1 mi · 36%
Oakland Road
21.6 mi · 23%
Northeast Expressway
10.8 mi · 11%
James Wendell George Parkway
6.86 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 5%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 85

Continue on State Route 85

34.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 08m from Johns Creek
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Johns Creek and 46.9 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

39 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

109 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 84.35 mi (135.75 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Manchester

City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,918
Coordinates32.8598500, -84.6199300
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Manchester (-84.61993, 32.85985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.78 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Manchester. The current time is 13:06:20.

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.