How far is Tybee Island, GA from Johns Creek, GA?

The driving distance from Tybee Island, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.05 mi
04h 43m
Flight
239.53 mi
385.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.53 mi
Kilometers
385.48 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.05 mi
Kilometers
463.57 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sun, May 3, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Tybee Island
Sun, May 3, 2:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tybee Island
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive Johns Creek
Sun, May 3, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tybee Island
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montrose
GA

Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States

From Tybee Island
143.9 mi
02h 21m
To Johns Creek
144.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island and Johns Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Court

    40 m · 8 sec · 10th Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    3092 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 26

    7.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Islands Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Islands Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bee Road

    1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 37th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    3120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  21. 21

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tybee Island 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi · 57%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 7%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
State Route 26
7.55 mi · 3%
Islands Expressway
7.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

164 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
239.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
02h 21m from Tybee Island
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tybee Island and Clear near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tybee Island to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Tybee Island and 144.1 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.28 one way or $80.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tybee Island and Clear near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tybee Island and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 239.53 mi (385.48 km).

Tybee Island

#1 Tybee Island

Island and city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,051
Coordinates32.0002200, -80.8456700
Altitude3
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: 10th Court (-80.845727, 32.00008)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.48 L · about $40.28
Round trip
$80.57
20.34 gal · 76.96 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.28 $80.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.04 $90.09
Premium $4.78 $48.59 $97.18
Diesel $5.62 $57.20 $114.39

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tybee Island and Johns Creek. The current time is 05:26:04.

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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.