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

The driving distance from Nicholls, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
230.21 mi
04h 02m
Flight
195.86 mi
315.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.86 mi
Kilometers
315.21 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.21 mi
Kilometers
370.48 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholls
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Nicholls
120.2 mi
02h 01m
To Johns Creek
110 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Streat Highway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Van Streat Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    758 ft · 21 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westgreen Road

    586 ft · 14 sec · Westgreen Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ward Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Ward Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Gaskin Avenue

    3015 ft · 1 min · North Gaskin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walker Street

    1444 ft · 39 sec · East Walker Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Madison Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Douglas-Broxton Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alabama Street

    15.6 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1191 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1844 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  21. 21

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

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  26. 26

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholls 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 27%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 22%
Alabama Street
32.2 mi · 14%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 9%
Van Streat Highway
11.7 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 01m from Nicholls
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholls 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 Nicholls to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Nicholls and 110 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholls and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 195.86 mi (315.21 km).

Nicholls

#1 Nicholls

City in Coffee County, Georgia, USA

Population3,332
Coordinates31.5174200, -82.6348600
Altitude58
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: Van Streat Highway (-82.634867, 31.517517)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.33
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.16 $64.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.96 $71.93
Premium $4.78 $38.80 $77.59
Diesel $5.62 $45.67 $91.33

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholls and Johns Creek. The current time is 06:51:25.

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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.