How far is Milton, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Milton, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Johns Creek.
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Start on Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redd Road
2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bethany Road
67 m · 6 sec · Bethany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bethany Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethany Road
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Continue on Bethany Bend
822 ft · 19 sec · Bethany Bend
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Continue on Bethany Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bethany Road
23 m · 2 sec · Bethany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bethany Road
882 ft · 27 sec · Bethany Road
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Turn left onto McGinnis Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
88 m · 9 sec · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn right onto 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 Milton and Johns Creek.
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.
McGinnis Ferry Road
Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
5.15 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Milton and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Milton and 8.6 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Suwanee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alpharetta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).
#1 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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