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

The driving distance from Montgomery, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.67 mi
04h 33m
Flight
229.35 mi
369.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.35 mi
Kilometers
369.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.67 mi
Kilometers
445.26 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 8:37 AM EST
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, Nov 10, 1:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Johns Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 8:37 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Montgomery
139.7 mi
02h 16m
To Johns Creek
137 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitefield Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitefield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Waters Drive

    1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    959 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  20. 20

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
162 mi · 59%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 23%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 7%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 2%
William F. Lynes Parkway
3.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
229.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 16m from Montgomery
Leave By
7:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Montgomery and 137 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Montgomery and Partly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 229.35 mi (369.11 km).

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#1 Montgomery

Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9404900, -81.1220500
Altitude4
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: Whitefield Avenue (-81.122037, 31.940469)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $33.98
Round trip
$67.97
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.48 $33.98 $67.97
Mid-grade $3.98 $38.83 $77.65
Premium $4.42 $43.09 $86.18
Diesel $5.61 $54.79 $109.59

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:03:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.