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

The driving distance from Summerville, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
99.16 mi
01h 52m
Flight
72.67 mi
116.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.67 mi
Kilometers
116.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.16 mi
Kilometers
159.59 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Summerville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerville
2026-04-18T04:47
Arrive Johns Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerville
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
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Summerville
49.5 mi
00h 56m
To Johns Creek
49.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1023 ft · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rome Boulevard

    2987 ft · 1 min · Rome Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Turkey Mountain Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Adairsville Road Northeast

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    157 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Adairsville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adairsville Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  17. 17

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.1 mi · 47%
Martha Berry Highway
13.3 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.5 mi · 11%
Turkey Mountain Road
7.67 mi · 8%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 7%
Adairsville Highway
5.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

45.7 mi · 00h 50m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
00h 56m from Summerville
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Summerville 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 Summerville to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Summerville and 49.6 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerville and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 72.67 mi (116.95 km).

Summerville

#1 Summerville

City in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States

Population4,238
Coordinates34.4806400, -85.3477300
Altitude198
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: Washington Avenue (-85.347748, 34.480591)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 Summerville and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:47:11.

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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.