How far is Johns Creek, GA from Winder, GA?
The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Winder, GA is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 50m.
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 and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johns Creek and Winder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Winder.
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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
8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
13 mi · 16 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
128 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Patrick Mill Road
1799 ft · 34 sec · Patrick Mill Road
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Continue on West Winder Bypass
946 ft · 18 sec · West Winder Bypass
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Turn right onto Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Bill Rutledge Road
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Continue on Patrick Mill Road
2523 ft · 1 min · Patrick Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broad Street
2960 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johns Creek and Winder.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
13 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Johns Creek and Sunny near Winder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Winder?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Johns Creek and 15.7 miles from Winder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johns Creek and Sunny near Winder.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Winder. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 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 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winder (-83.72017, 33.99261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
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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