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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Oakwood, GA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.59 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.61 mi
36.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.59 mi
Kilometers
44.4 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-18T21:02
Arrive Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sugar Hill
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
13.8 mi
00h 21m
To Oakwood
13.8 mi
00h 21m

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
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on McEver Road

    8.7 mi · 12 min · McEver Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Flat Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flat Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1027 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    633 ft · 22 sec · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Allen Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Allen Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.91 mi · 32%
McEver Road
8.73 mi · 32%
McGinnis Ferry Road
4.77 mi · 17%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.31 mi · 12%
Flat Creek Road
0.78 mi · 3%
Groomsbridge Road
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

8.91 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Hill
00h 21m from Johns Creek
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sugar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Johns Creek and 13.8 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Hill

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

27 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

48 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

83 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 22.61 mi (36.39 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Oakwood

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

Population4,305
Coordinates34.2276000, -83.8843500
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Oakwood (-83.88435, 34.2276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Oakwood. The current time is 21:02:43.

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.