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

The driving distance from Waycross, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
259.34 mi
04h 28m
Flight
222.11 mi
357.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.11 mi
Kilometers
357.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.34 mi
Kilometers
417.37 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Mon, May 25, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Waycross
Mon, May 25, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waycross
2026-05-24T21:06
Arrive Johns Creek
Mon, May 25, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waycross
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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Waycross
136.8 mi
02h 14m
To Johns Creek
122.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Albany Avenue

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  23. 23

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

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  28. 28

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waycross 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 36%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
Albany Highway
62.4 mi · 24%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
20.2 mi · 8%
Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 4%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 14m from Waycross
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waycross and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Waycross and 122.6 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waycross and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johns Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waycross and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 222.11 mi (357.45 km).

Waycross

#1 Waycross

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

Population13,466
Coordinates31.2136800, -82.3557000
Altitude39
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: Church Street (-82.355711, 31.213685)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.64 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.3 gal · 69.28 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.53 $81.05
Premium $4.78 $43.72 $87.44
Diesel $5.62 $51.46 $102.92

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Waycross and Johns Creek. The current time is 21:06:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.