How far is McCaysville, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from McCaysville, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCaysville and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCaysville and Johns Creek.
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Start on East Tennessee Avenue
49 m · 13 sec · East Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive
10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto APD Highway
41 mi · 51 min · APD Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward GA 372, GA 5 Business
585 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto A. W. Roberts Drive
1081 ft · 39 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive
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Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Gilmer Ferry Road
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Continue on Ball Ground Road
6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road
40 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road
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Turn left onto Cumming Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway
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Continue on Canton Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway
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Turn right onto Post Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road
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Turn right onto Bethelview Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road
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Continue on Peachtree Parkway
7 mi · 10 min · Peachtree Parkway
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Continue on Medlock Bridge Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Grove Point Road
999 ft · 48 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCaysville and Johns Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
APD Highway
Turn right onto APD Highway
41 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCaysville 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 McCaysville to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from McCaysville and 49.8 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCaysville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Jasper
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 Jasper.
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Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCaysville and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.61 km).
#1 McCaysville
City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,217 |
| Coordinates | 34.9861900, -84.3713100 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.45 | $36.89 |
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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