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

The driving distance from Waynesboro, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
171.54 mi
02h 59m
Flight
141.44 mi
227.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.44 mi
Kilometers
227.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.54 mi
Kilometers
276.07 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Johns Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
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
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Waynesboro
85.7 mi
01h 29m
To Johns Creek
85.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    23 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto George Massey Road

    22.7 mi · 32 min · George Massey Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stapleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stapleton Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Thomson Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Thomson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Legion Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jones Circle

    2104 ft · 42 sec · Jones Circle

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Norwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwood Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Atlanta Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    39.9 mi · 43 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  23. 23

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 27%
Carl Sanders Highway
39.9 mi · 23%
George Massey Road
22.7 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 8%
Atlanta Highway
7.25 mi · 4%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 29m from Waynesboro
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Waynesboro and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Waynesboro and 85.9 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Waynesboro and Mostly Sunny near Johns Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 141.44 mi (227.62 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

City in Burke County, Georgia, United States

Population5,388
Coordinates33.0898700, -82.0156700
Altitude88
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: Liberty Street (-82.015706, 33.089853)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.91 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.93
12.1 gal · 45.82 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.96 $47.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.80 $53.59
Premium $4.78 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.62 $34.03 $68.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesboro and Johns Creek. The current time is 20:59:49.

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.