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

The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
46.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.11 mi
Kilometers
74.2 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Wed, May 20, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, May 20, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-20T14:39
Arrive Johns Creek
Wed, May 20, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Avondale Estates
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Jonesboro
22.1 mi
00h 28m
To Johns Creek
24 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Way

    61 m · 11 sec · Courthouse Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3058 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jonesboro Road

    8.9 mi · 15 min · Jonesboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 East

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
23.3 mi · 51%
Jonesboro Road
8.86 mi · 19%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 14%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 8%
North Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Groomsbridge Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avondale Estates
00h 28m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Avondale Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Jonesboro and 24 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Avondale Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Avondale Estates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale Estates.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

12 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

70 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.22 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Johns Creek

#2 Johns Creek

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population85,192
Coordinates34.0289300, -84.1985800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Way (-84.353817, 33.521372)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.78 $7.79 $15.58
Diesel $5.62 $9.17 $18.33

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Johns Creek. The current time is 14:39:31.

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.