How far is Johns Creek, GA from Mount Airy, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Mount Airy, GA is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
60.2 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.28 mi
84.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.28 mi
Kilometers
84.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.2 mi
Kilometers
96.89 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-18T09:52
Arrive Mount Airy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakwood
GA

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
30.1 mi
00h 39m
To Mount Airy
30.1 mi
00h 39m

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
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 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 Mount Airy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Mount Airy.

  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

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 East: Level Grove Road, Airport

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Level Grove Road

    2268 ft · 43 sec · Level Grove Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Level Grove Road

    2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Level Grove Road

    2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Irvin Street

    803 ft · 20 sec · Irvin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    1365 ft · 32 sec · Main Street South

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Wyly Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyly Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Dicks Hill Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dicks Hill Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    17 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Main Street

    111 m · 19 sec · Old Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    838 ft · 37 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 34%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 21%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.06 mi · 10%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.27 mi · 9%
McGinnis Ferry Road
4.77 mi · 8%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.31 mi · 5%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
00h 39m from Johns Creek
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Mount Airy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Mount Airy?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Johns Creek and 30.1 miles from Mount Airy.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

8 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

64 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

109 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Mount Airy. Straight-line distance: 52.28 mi (84.13 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Mount Airy

#2 Mount Airy

Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.5187100, -83.5007300
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Mount Airy (-83.50073, 34.51871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.79
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.40 $16.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.78 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.62 $11.92 $23.85

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 Mount Airy. The current time is 09:52:24.

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.