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

The driving distance from Varnell, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
109.6 mi
01h 50m
Flight
74.71 mi
120.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.6 mi
Kilometers
176.38 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Sat, May 2, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Varnell
Sat, May 2, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Varnell
2026-05-02T04:18
Arrive Johns Creek
Sat, May 2, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Varnell
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
White
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Varnell
54.7 mi
00h 55m
To Johns Creek
54.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    709 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    2392 ft · 52 sec · South Spring Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    35 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2361 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  8. 8

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

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

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

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Varnell 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest
85.4 mi · 78%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
10.5 mi · 10%
GA 141 North
6.5 mi · 6%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.81 mi · 3%
I 285 East Bypass
0.88 mi · 1%
Groomsbridge Road
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Tunnel Hill Varnell Road Northwest

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 28m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White
00h 55m from Varnell
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Varnell and Rain Showers near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Varnell to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Varnell and 54.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Varnell and Rain Showers near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near White

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

63 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

84 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Varnell and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 km).

Varnell

#1 Varnell

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,137
Coordinates34.9011900, -84.9738300
Altitude246
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: Railroad Street (-84.973704, 34.901184)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.66
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.33 $30.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.78 $18.49 $36.98
Diesel $5.62 $21.76 $43.53

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Varnell and Johns Creek. The current time is 04:18:26.

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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.