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

The driving distance from Nahunta, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.19 mi
04h 49m
Flight
233.95 mi
376.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.19 mi
Kilometers
449.31 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Nahunta
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nahunta
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nahunta
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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Nahunta
139.3 mi
02h 24m
To Johns Creek
139.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cannon Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Cannon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Boulevard

    2318 ft · 32 sec · North Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hatch Parkway North

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Hatch Parkway North

  8. 8

    Continue on Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hatch Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 1/GA 4

    2990 ft · 45 sec · US 1/GA 4

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1625 ft · 28 sec · West Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on James Street

    8.9 mi · 10 min · James Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I-16 West: Macon

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  24. 24

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

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  29. 29

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nahunta and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 23%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 7%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 4%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 4%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 24m from Nahunta
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nahunta 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 Nahunta to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 139.3 miles from Nahunta and 139.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.02 one way or $78.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nahunta and Sunny near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nahunta and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 233.95 mi (376.5 km).

Nahunta

#1 Nahunta

City in Brantley County, Georgia, United States

Population1,165
Coordinates31.2043900, -81.9812300
Altitude20
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: Cannon Street (-81.981245, 31.204352)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.29 L · about $39.02
Round trip
$78.03
19.7 gal · 74.58 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $39.02 $78.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.63 $87.25
Premium $4.78 $47.06 $94.13
Diesel $5.62 $55.40 $110.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nahunta and Johns Creek. The current time is 05:29:18.

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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.