How far is Johns Creek, GA from Nicholson, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Nicholson, GA is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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 Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Nicholson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Nicholson.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Parsons Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Parsons Road
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
1692 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
2113 ft · 49 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Sycamore Street
1511 ft · 31 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto Danielsville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Danielsville Street
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Continue on Brockton Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Brockton Road
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Continue on Jefferson Drive
2320 ft · 48 sec · Jefferson Drive
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Continue on Mulberry Street
120 m · 15 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
575 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Sanford Drive
24 m · 5 sec · Sanford Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
10 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Nicholson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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 Nicholson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Nicholson?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Hoschton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Johns Creek and 26 miles from Nicholson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Nicholson.
Stop Ideas Near Hoschton
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 Hoschton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Nicholson. Straight-line distance: 44.29 mi (71.28 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 Nicholson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 34.1140000, -83.4315500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholson (-83.43155, 34.114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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