How far is Johns Creek, GA from Raoul, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Raoul, GA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Raoul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Raoul.
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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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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buford Drive
1091 ft · 21 sec · Buford Drive
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Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buford Drive
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Turn left onto I 985 North
1467 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Lanier Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Turn right onto Mount Zion Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Mount Zion Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gainesville Highway
1378 ft · 33 sec · Gainesville Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 221
24 m · 3 sec · County Road 221
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 221
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Raoul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
20.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Clear leaving Johns Creek and Clear near Raoul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Raoul?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Johns Creek and 26.3 miles from Raoul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Johns Creek and Clear near Raoul.
Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch
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 Flowery Branch.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Raoul. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.61 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 Raoul
Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia
| Population | 2,558 |
| Coordinates | 34.4495400, -83.5943400 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raoul (-83.59434, 34.44954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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