How far is Ray City, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Ray City, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.32 mi
03h 49m
Flight
212.25 mi
341.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.25 mi
Kilometers
341.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.32 mi
Kilometers
386.75 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray City
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray City
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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Ray City
120 mi
01h 54m
To Johns Creek
120.3 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ray City and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ray City 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 49%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 8%
Main Street
12.4 mi · 5%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
212.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 54m from Ray City
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ray City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ray City to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Ray City and 120.3 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ray City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray City and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 212.25 mi (341.59 km).

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#1 Ray City

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

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
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: Main Street (-83.199344, 31.074764)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.56 $75.12
Premium $4.78 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $5.62 $47.69 $95.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray City and Johns Creek. The current time is 05:01:11.

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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.