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

The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.75 mi
01h 52m
Flight
79.16 mi
127.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.16 mi
Kilometers
127.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.75 mi
Kilometers
158.93 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM 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
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
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
Jonesboro
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Thomaston
46 mi
00h 56m
To Johns Creek
52.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    88 m · 14 sec · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Dixie Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Dixie Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 285 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  20. 20

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.7 mi · 25%
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 20%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 15%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 7%
Old Dixie Road
3.82 mi · 4%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
00h 56m from Thomaston
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Thomaston 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 Thomaston to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Thomaston and 52.8 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

31 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 79.16 mi (127.4 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
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: West Main Street (-84.326584, 32.887996)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.41 $30.83
Premium $4.78 $16.63 $33.25
Diesel $5.62 $19.57 $39.14

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomaston and Johns Creek. The current time is 19:53:20.

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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.