How far is Johns Creek, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.61 mi
02h 55m
Flight
124.27 mi
200 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.27 mi
Kilometers
200 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.61 mi
Kilometers
237.56 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 10:59 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Thu, Jun 11, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-06-11T08:03
Arrive Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 10:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Johns Creek
73.9 mi
01h 27m
To Sugar Hill
73.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Sugar Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Sugar Hill.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

    998 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East

    1974 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 26: Montezuma, Hawkinsville

    862 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Loggins Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Loggins Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Sugar Hill.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 40%
Fall Line Freeway
28.9 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.1 mi · 14%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 3%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 27m from Johns Creek
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Johns Creek and 73.7 miles from Sugar Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Mostly Sunny near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 124.27 mi (200 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Sugar Hill (-83.65379, 32.28905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Sugar Hill. The current time is 08:03:53.

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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.