How far is Johns Creek, GA from Wadley, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Wadley, GA is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Wadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Wadley.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
998 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 285 East
1974 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.8 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Warrenton, Washington
2096 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on Norwood Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Norwood Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Jones Circle
2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle
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Continue on Legion Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Legion Road
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Turn right onto Quaker Road
16.7 mi · 23 min · Quaker Road
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Turn right onto George Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · George Street
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Continue on George Street
142 m · 14 sec · George Street
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Turn slight left onto Harvey Street
11.4 mi · 16 min · Harvey Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Calhoun Street
2722 ft · 46 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Calhoun Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Wadley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Wadley?
The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Johns Creek and 84.9 miles from Wadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johns Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wadley.
Stop Ideas Near Greensboro
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 Greensboro.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Wadley. Straight-line distance: 130.95 mi (210.75 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 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wadley (-82.40402, 32.86682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
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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