How far is Watkinsville, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Watkinsville, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
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.
Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watkinsville and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watkinsville and Johns Creek.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1076 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Experiment Station Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Experiment Station Road
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Continue on Mars Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mars Hill Road
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Continue on Oconee Connector
1689 ft · 39 sec · Oconee Connector
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Turn left onto University Parkway
33.6 mi · 41 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road
68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Continue on Howell Ferry Road
1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Medlock Bridge Road
2212 ft · 34 sec · Medlock Bridge Road
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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 Watkinsville and Johns Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University Parkway
Turn left onto University Parkway
33.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Watkinsville and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watkinsville to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Carl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Watkinsville and 27.4 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watkinsville and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Carl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carl.
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Peachtree Station
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watkinsville and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 46.7 mi (75.16 km).
#1 Watkinsville
Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 33.8629000, -83.4087700 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
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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