How far is Union City, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Union City, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Johns Creek.
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Start on Bantry Circle
81 m · 19 sec · Bantry Circle
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Turn left onto Limerick Drive
539 ft · 30 sec · Limerick Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kilkenny Drive
63 m · 11 sec · Kilkenny Drive
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Turn right onto Bally Shannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Bally Shannon Drive
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Turn left onto Flat Shoals Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Flat Shoals Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 85 North: Atlanta
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30 mi · 35 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
972 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
1361 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
6.2 mi · 10 min
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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 Union City 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.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johns Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Belvedere Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Union City and 20.8 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Belvedere Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvedere Park.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 36.36 mi (58.51 km).
#1 Union City
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,399 |
| Coordinates | 33.5870600, -84.5424300 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
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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