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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Morrow, GA is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
66.09 mi
01h 26m
Flight
47.74 mi
76.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.74 mi
Kilometers
76.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.09 mi
Kilometers
106.36 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrow
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Wed, May 13, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Morrow
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Lithonia
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Johns Creek
33.1 mi
00h 43m
To Morrow
33.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello

    1559 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 142

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 142

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Old Broughton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Broughton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
28.5 mi · 43%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.8 mi · 18%
State Route 142
4.15 mi · 6%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 6%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 6%
State Route 11
3.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithonia
00h 43m from Johns Creek
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Morrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lithonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Johns Creek and 33.1 miles from Morrow.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lithonia

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

28 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

69 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Morrow. Straight-line distance: 47.74 mi (76.83 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 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,138
Coordinates33.5051200, -83.6565600
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Morrow (-83.65656, 33.50512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.32 $20.64
Premium $4.78 $11.13 $22.27
Diesel $5.62 $13.10 $26.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Morrow. The current time is 22:30:50.

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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.