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

The driving distance from Oxford, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.61 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.61 mi
Kilometers
81.45 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Johns Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Panthersville
GA

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

From Oxford
25.3 mi
00h 28m
To Johns Creek
25.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Oxford and Johns Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emory Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Emory Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Street Northwest

    2236 ft · 51 sec · West Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 278 Northwest

    1845 ft · 35 sec · Highway 278 Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Atlanta

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    22.5 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  11. 11

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
22.5 mi · 44%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 29%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 13%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 7%
I 20 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Emory Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

22.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Panthersville
00h 28m from Oxford
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Panthersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Oxford and 25.4 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Panthersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Panthersville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Stonecrest
Nearby stop 9 mi away

City of Stonecrest

Panthersville
3120 Stonecrest Blvd #100, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Rating 3.0/5 17 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Panthersville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.9 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

Population2,337
Coordinates33.6190000, -83.8674100
Altitude232
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: Emory Street Northwest (-83.867504, 33.619)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.93 $15.86
Premium $4.78 $8.55 $17.11
Diesel $5.62 $10.07 $20.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Johns Creek. The current time is 20:00:29.

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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.