How far is Johns Creek, GA from Riverdale, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Riverdale, GA is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 00h 58m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Riverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Riverdale.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
1974 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
1.1 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South: Chanblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, I 285 South: Atlanta, Chamblee-Tucker Road
37 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
763 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
10.8 mi · 14 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on State Route 85
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 85
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Turn right onto Main Street
57 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Riverdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
10.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johns Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Riverdale?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
North Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Johns Creek and 19.9 miles from Riverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johns Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverdale.
Stop Ideas Near North Druid Hills
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 North Druid Hills.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Riverdale. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.48 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 Riverdale
City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,516 |
| Coordinates | 33.5726100, -84.4132600 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverdale (-84.41326, 33.57261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
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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