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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on East Hightower Trail
2560 ft · 2 min · East Hightower Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Hightower Trail
13 m · 2 sec · West Hightower Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hightower Trail
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hightower Trail
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Continue on Jersey Social Circle Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jersey Social Circle Road
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Turn right onto H D Atha Road
3 mi · 4 min · H D Atha Road
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Continue on H. D. Atha Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · H. D. Atha Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Youth Monroe Road
37 m · 4 sec · Youth Monroe Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Main Street East
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Turn slight right onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
1867 ft · 52 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wisteria Drive Southwest
39 m · 3 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
1291 ft · 37 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 124: Scenic Highway
52 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
8 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2212 ft · 34 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Grove Point Road
1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road
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Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grayson.
Peachtree Station
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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).
#1 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johns Creek
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 85,192 |
| Coordinates | 34.0289300, -84.1985800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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