How far is Johns Creek, GA from Palmetto, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Palmetto, GA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Palmetto.
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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 · 46 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
998 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
1788 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30.2 mi · 35 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
1125 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 74: Fairburn, Peachtree City
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Senoia Road
1841 ft · 36 sec · Senoia Road
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Turn straight onto Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairburn Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left
732 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Broad Street
92 m · 8 sec · Southwest Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto Toombs Street
24 m · 2 sec · Toombs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toombs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Palmetto.
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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Johns Creek and 28 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 44.48 mi (71.59 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 Palmetto
City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,964 |
| Coordinates | 33.5178900, -84.6696500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-84.66965, 33.51789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.41 | $18.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
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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