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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.22 mi
01h 14m
Flight
37.72 mi
60.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.22 mi
Kilometers
69.55 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Social Circle
Wed, May 6, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Wed, May 6, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-05-06T20:44
Arrive Social Circle
Wed, May 6, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johns Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grayson
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
21.6 mi
00h 37m
To Social Circle
21.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 17 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Point Road

    1001 ft · 46 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2191 ft · 36 sec · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road

    1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on McClure Bridge Road

    2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street

    39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street

    2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Duluth Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Duluth Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    8 mi · 14 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grayson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Grayson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Loganville Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lawrenceville Highway

    1642 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lawrenceville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Atlanta Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1873 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Youth Monroe Road

    37 m · 8 sec · Youth Monroe Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto H. D. Atha Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · H. D. Atha Road

  22. 22

    Continue on H D Atha Road

    3 mi · 4 min · H D Atha Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jersey Social Circle Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Social Circle Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Hightower Trail

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hightower Trail

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hightower Trail

    58 m · 11 sec · West Hightower Trail

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hightower Trail

    2570 ft · 2 min · West Hightower Trail

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugarloaf Parkway
7.95 mi · 18%
Atlanta Highway
5.71 mi · 13%
H. D. Atha Road
5.29 mi · 12%
Duluth Highway
4.73 mi · 11%
Loganville Highway
4.11 mi · 10%
H D Atha Road
2.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayson
00h 37m from Johns Creek
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grayson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grayson.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

42 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

45 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

95 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

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).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Social Circle

#2 Social Circle

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,630
Coordinates33.6562300, -83.7182300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Social Circle. The current time is 20:44:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.