How far is Social Circle, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Social Circle, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.09 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.72 mi
60.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.09 mi
Kilometers
96.7 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Wed, May 6, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Social Circle
Wed, May 6, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Social Circle
2026-05-06T20:01
Arrive Johns Creek
Wed, May 6, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Social Circle
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
Grayson
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Social Circle
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To Johns Creek
37.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Social Circle and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hightower Trail

    2560 ft · 2 min · East Hightower Trail

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hightower Trail

    13 m · 2 sec · West Hightower Trail

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Hightower Trail

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hightower Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Jersey Social Circle Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Social Circle Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto H D Atha Road

    3 mi · 4 min · H D Atha Road

  6. 6

    Continue on H. D. Atha Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · H. D. Atha Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Youth Monroe Road

    37 m · 4 sec · Youth Monroe Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    24 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street East

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Wisteria Drive Southwest

    1867 ft · 52 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wisteria Drive Southwest

    39 m · 3 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest

    1291 ft · 37 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward GA 124: Scenic Highway

    52 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scenic Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road

    2212 ft · 34 sec · Medlock Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Social Circle 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Youth Monroe Road
10.3 mi · 17%
Pleasant Hill Road
8.01 mi · 13%
Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.09 mi · 12%
H. D. Atha Road
5.29 mi · 9%
H D Atha Road
2.96 mi · 5%
Jersey Social Circle Road
2.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Hill Road

Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

8.01 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayson
00h 32m from Social Circle
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Social Circle and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Social Circle to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Grayson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Social Circle and 37.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Social Circle and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Grayson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grayson, 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 Grayson.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

42 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

45 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

95 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Social Circle and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 37.72 mi (60.71 km).

Social Circle

#1 Social Circle

City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,630
Coordinates33.6562300, -83.7182300
Altitude270
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: East Hightower Trail (-83.718356, 33.656081)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.79
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.40 $16.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.78 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.62 $11.92 $23.85

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Social Circle and Johns Creek. The current time is 20:01:17.

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.