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

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.94 mi
01h 36m
Flight
64.55 mi
103.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.55 mi
Kilometers
103.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.94 mi
Kilometers
128.65 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive Johns Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zebulon
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
Forest Park
GA

Village in Illinois

From Zebulon
37.9 mi
00h 48m
To Johns Creek
42.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Barnesville Street

    99 m · 15 sec · Barnesville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Dixie Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Dixie Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 285 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    24.7 mi · 29 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  14. 14

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgan Hill Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zebulon and Johns Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
24.7 mi · 31%
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 25%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 8%
Old Dixie Road
3.82 mi · 5%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
3.59 mi · 4%
Griffin Street
2.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 48m from Zebulon
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zebulon 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 Zebulon to Johns Creek?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Zebulon and 42.1 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Forest Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.5 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 64.55 mi (103.89 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
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: Main Street (-84.342695, 33.10235)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.49 $24.98
Premium $4.78 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.62 $15.86 $31.72

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Zebulon and Johns Creek. The current time is 00:25:49.

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.