How far is Johns Creek, GA from Rydal, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Rydal, GA is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 01h 20m.
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.
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Rydal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Rydal.
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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
1998 ft · 31 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto State Bridge Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Continue on Rucker Road
1 km · 1 min · Rucker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
23 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
2765 ft · 1 min · Rucker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
33 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Rucker Road
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Turn right onto Houze Road
1658 ft · 43 sec · Houze Road
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 18 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road
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Continue on West Marietta Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
549 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Dupree Street
56 m · 13 sec · Dupree Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1302 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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Turn slight right onto Waleska Street
2401 ft · 50 sec · Waleska Street
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Continue on Waleska Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Waleska Road
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Continue on Reinhardt College Parkway
10.6 mi · 17 min · Reinhardt College Parkway
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Continue on State Route 140
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 140
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Turn left
2867 ft · 50 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 Rydal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hickory Flat Highway
Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Rydal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Rydal?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Johns Creek and 23.5 miles from Rydal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Rydal.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Roswell City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Rydal. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 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 Rydal
Rydal is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3353700, -84.7154900 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rydal (-84.71549, 34.33537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
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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