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

The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.03 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.35 mi
15.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.35 mi
Kilometers
15.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.03 mi
Kilometers
24.19 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Roswell
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roswell
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Johns Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roswell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Alpharetta
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Roswell
6.2 mi
00h 13m
To Johns Creek
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Atlanta Street

    6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway

    936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Norcross Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Alabama Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Alabama Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nesbit Ferry Road

    131 m · 9 sec · Nesbit Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Alabama Road

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Old Alabama Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Medlock Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Medlock Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell 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
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Alabama Road
7.81 mi · 52%
Holcomb Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 8%
Medlock Bridge Road
0.91 mi · 6%
Norcross Street
0.9 mi · 6%
Warsaw Road
0.58 mi · 4%
Groomsbridge Road
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Alabama Road

Continue on Old Alabama Road

5.26 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpharetta
00h 13m from Roswell
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roswell and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alpharetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Roswell and 8.8 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alpharetta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alpharetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

105 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.04 km).

Roswell

#1 Roswell

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population95,434
Coordinates34.0231600, -84.3615900
Altitude328
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: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.78 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $5.62 $2.98 $5.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Roswell and Johns Creek. The current time is 18:34:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.