How far is Winder, GA from Johns Creek, GA?
The driving distance from Winder, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winder and Johns Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder and Johns Creek.
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Start on Broad Street
2960 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Patrick Mill Road
2523 ft · 1 min · Patrick Mill Road
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Continue on Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Bill Rutledge Road
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Turn left onto West Winder Bypass
1044 ft · 20 sec · West Winder Bypass
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Continue on Patrick Mill Road
1757 ft · 36 sec · Patrick Mill Road
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Turn right onto University Parkway
13.2 mi · 17 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 Winder 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.
University Parkway
Turn right onto University Parkway
13.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 Winder 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 Winder to Johns Creek?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Winder and 18.6 miles from Johns Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winder and Sunny near Johns Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 27.51 mi (44.28 km).
#1 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
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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