How far is Johns Creek, GA from Summerville, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Summerville, GA is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.41 mi
02h 08m
Flight
72.67 mi
116.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.67 mi
Kilometers
116.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.41 mi
Kilometers
158.37 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
49.2 mi
01h 04m
To Summerville
49.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Summerville.

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1788 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10 mi · 12 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga

    1787 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    37.4 mi · 41 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

    1515 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    142 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Turkey Mountain Road Northeast

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Washington Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 46%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
9.99 mi · 10%
Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
7.67 mi · 8%
Adairsville Highway
5.67 mi · 6%
Peachtree Parkway
3.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

37.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
01h 04m from Johns Creek
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Partly Sunny near Summerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Summerville?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Johns Creek and 49.2 miles from Summerville.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Johns Creek and Partly Sunny near Summerville.

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Summerville. Straight-line distance: 72.67 mi (116.95 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Summerville

#2 Summerville

City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States

Population4,238
Coordinates34.4806400, -85.3477300
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Summerville (-85.34773, 34.48064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.74
Round trip
$27.49
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.74 $27.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.37 $30.74
Premium $4.78 $16.58 $33.16
Diesel $5.62 $19.52 $39.03

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Summerville. The current time is 06:14:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.