How far is Mount Vernon, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.18 mi
03h 06m
Flight
158 mi
254.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158 mi
Kilometers
254.27 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.18 mi
Kilometers
301.24 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Mon, Jun 1, 8:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-06-01T14:10
Arrive Johns Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Mount Vernon
95.6 mi
01h 33m
To Johns Creek
91.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    25 m · 6 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue

    2153 ft · 36 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lothair Church Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lothair Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Red Bluff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Red Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  19. 19

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 35%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 33%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 11%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 5%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 3%
North Railroad Avenue
5.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 33m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Mount Vernon to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Mount Vernon and 91.6 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 158 mi (254.27 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,451
Coordinates32.1785100, -82.5945800
Altitude69
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: Spring Street (-82.594592, 32.17834)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
25 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.29
13.2 gal · 50 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.14 $52.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.23 $58.46
Premium $4.78 $31.53 $63.07
Diesel $5.62 $37.12 $74.24

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Johns Creek. The current time is 14:10:36.

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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.