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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.99 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.87 mi
107.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.87 mi
Kilometers
107.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.99 mi
Kilometers
149.65 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in McCaysville
Sun, May 31, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCaysville
2026-05-31T02:59
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 31, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCaysville
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
Jasper
GA

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States

From McCaysville
43.2 mi
00h 54m
To Johns Creek
49.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 McCaysville and Johns Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tennessee Avenue

    49 m · 13 sec · East Tennessee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Blue Ridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto APD Highway

    41 mi · 51 min · APD Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GA 372, GA 5 Business

    585 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto A. W. Roberts Drive

    1081 ft · 39 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gilmer Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ball Ground Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Ball Ground Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ball Ground Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Ball Ground Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Ball Ground Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Ball Ground Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cumming Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cumming Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Canton Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Canton Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Post Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kelly Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bethelview Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Bethelview Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Peachtree Parkway

    7 mi · 10 min · Peachtree Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Medlock Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grove Point Road

    999 ft · 48 sec · Grove Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
APD Highway
41 mi · 44%
Blue Ridge Drive
10.1 mi · 11%
Ball Ground Road
8.94 mi · 10%
Peachtree Parkway
7.01 mi · 8%
Medlock Bridge Road
3.31 mi · 4%
Bethelview Road
3.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 54m from McCaysville
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

74 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

101 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCaysville and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.61 km).

McCaysville

#1 McCaysville

City in Fannin County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,217
Coordinates34.9861900, -84.3713100
Altitude446
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: East Tennessee Avenue (-84.371284, 34.986231)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.42 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.84 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between McCaysville and Johns Creek. The current time is 02:59:44.

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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.