How far is Johns Creek, GA from Social Circle, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Social Circle, GA is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Flight 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 14m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Social Circle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Social Circle.
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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
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duluth Highway
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
8 mi · 14 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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Turn right onto Grayson Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Grayson Highway
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Continue on Loganville Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceville Highway
1642 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1873 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Youth Monroe Road
37 m · 8 sec · Youth Monroe Road
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Turn left onto H. D. Atha Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · H. D. Atha Road
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Continue on H D Atha Road
3 mi · 4 min · H D Atha Road
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Turn left onto Jersey Social Circle Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Social Circle Road
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Continue on West Hightower Trail
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hightower Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hightower Trail
58 m · 11 sec · West Hightower Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hightower Trail
2570 ft · 2 min · West Hightower Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Social Circle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sugarloaf Parkway
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
7.95 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johns Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Social Circle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Social Circle?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Grayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Johns Creek and 21.6 miles from Social Circle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johns Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Social Circle.
Stop Ideas Near Grayson
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 Grayson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 37.72 mi (60.71 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 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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