How far is Johns Creek, GA from Nelson, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Nelson, GA is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Nelson.
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Start on Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road
1001 ft · 44 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Continue on Bethelview Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road
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Turn right onto Post Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road
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Turn left onto Canton Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway
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Continue on Cumming Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway
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Turn right onto Ball Ground Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road
35 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road
6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on A. W. Roberts Drive
1000 ft · 34 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Turn right onto Canton Highway
2816 ft · 54 sec · Canton Highway
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Continue on Ball Ground Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ball Ground Highway
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Continue on Canton Road
1339 ft · 27 sec · Canton Road
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Turn right onto Kennesaw Avenue
1073 ft · 40 sec · Kennesaw Avenue
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Turn right onto Blue Ridge Avenue
158 m · 22 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Dogwood Pass
5 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Pass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Nelson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Peachtree Parkway
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7.01 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Nelson?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Johns Creek and 17.4 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumming.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).
#1 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelson
City in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 34.3820400, -84.3710300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-84.37103, 34.38204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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