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

The driving distance from Lovejoy, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
52.17 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.49 mi
66.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.49 mi
Kilometers
66.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.17 mi
Kilometers
83.96 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Lovejoy
Sun, May 31, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lovejoy
2026-05-31T09:54
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lovejoy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Panthersville
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Lovejoy
25.6 mi
00h 33m
To Johns Creek
26.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lovejoy Road

    2819 ft · 1 min · Lovejoy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tara Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Tara Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Dixie Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Dixie Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 285 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.7 mi · 29 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 Lovejoy and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.7 mi · 47%
Tara Boulevard
10.2 mi · 20%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 12%
Old Dixie Road
3.82 mi · 7%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 7%
I 285 East
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Panthersville
00h 33m from Lovejoy
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lovejoy and Chance Rain Showers 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 Lovejoy to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Lovejoy and 26.6 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lovejoy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Panthersville

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 Panthersville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9 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 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
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Panthersville
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lovejoy and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 41.49 mi (66.77 km).

Lovejoy

#1 Lovejoy

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,512
Coordinates33.4362200, -84.3143700
Altitude291
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: Lovejoy Road (-84.314342, 33.436246)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lovejoy and Johns Creek. The current time is 09:54:05.

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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.