How far is Johns Creek, GA from Young Harris, GA?

The driving distance from Johns Creek, GA to Young Harris, GA is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
83.64 mi
01h 54m
Flight
65.6 mi
105.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.6 mi
Kilometers
105.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.64 mi
Kilometers
134.6 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Johns Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johns Creek
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Dahlonega
GA

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

From Johns Creek
41.9 mi
00h 57m
To Young Harris
41.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johns Creek and Young Harris.

  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 · 44 sec · Grove Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Peachtree Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Dahlonega

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1909 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto South Chestatee Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Chestatee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morrison Moore Parkway East

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Morrison Moore Parkway East

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Young Harris Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto College Street

    609 ft · 27 sec · College Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
25.2 mi · 30%
Morrison Moore Parkway East
13.3 mi · 16%
Young Harris Highway
7.03 mi · 8%
Peachtree Parkway
6.73 mi · 8%
South Chestatee Street
5.05 mi · 6%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

20.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dahlonega
00h 57m from Johns Creek
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Johns Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johns Creek to Young Harris?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Dahlonega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Johns Creek and 41.8 miles from Young Harris.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Johns Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Young Harris.

Stop Ideas Near Dahlonega

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

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

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Gainesville

31 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

60 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
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Peachtree Station

90 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johns Creek and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 65.6 mi (105.58 km).

Johns Creek

#1 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Young Harris

#2 Young Harris

Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,668
Coordinates34.9331500, -83.8471200
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Start: Johns Creek (-84.19858, 34.02893)
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Johns Creek and Young Harris. The current time is 05:38:08.

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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.