How far is Johns Creek, GA from Russell, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Russell, GA is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Russell.
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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
2191 ft · 36 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn left onto State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Continue on McClure Bridge Road
2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street
39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Continue on Duluth Highway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
17.1 mi · 21 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Harry McCarty Road
128 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Harry McCarty Road
604 ft · 17 sec · Harry McCarty Road
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Continue on Harry Mc Carty Road
3275 ft · 1 min · Harry Mc Carty Road
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Continue on Harry McCarty Road
2544 ft · 1 min · Harry McCarty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monroe Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto May Street
547 ft · 10 sec · May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Southeast
1860 ft · 35 sec · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road
126 m · 21 sec · Russell Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
1251 ft · 32 sec · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left
72 m · 17 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 Russell.
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.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
17.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Russell?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Dacula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Johns Creek and 17.2 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.21 one way or $8.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Dacula
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 Dacula.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Russell. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.28 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 Russell
Russell is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9787200, -83.7001700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-83.70017, 33.97872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.48 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
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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