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

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Putney, GA is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.43 mi
04h 06m
Flight
176.85 mi
284.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.85 mi
Kilometers
284.62 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.43 mi
Kilometers
338.66 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Johns Creek
105.4 mi
02h 03m
To Putney
105.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 46 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Liberty Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Liberty Expressway

    2039 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Expressway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Expressway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 28%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 27%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 17%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 10%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Liberty Expressway
8.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56.9 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 03m from Johns Creek
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Putney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Johns Creek and 105.1 miles from Putney.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Putney. Straight-line distance: 176.85 mi (284.62 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Putney

Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia

Population2,898
Coordinates31.4701800, -84.1176800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Putney (-84.11768, 31.47018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $29.43
Round trip
$58.86
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.43 $58.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.91 $65.81
Premium $4.78 $35.50 $71.00
Diesel $5.62 $41.79 $83.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Putney. The current time is 06:43:12.

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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.