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

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Johns Creek, GA is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
124.81 mi
02h 09m
Flight
90.34 mi
145.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.34 mi
Kilometers
145.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.81 mi
Kilometers
200.86 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johns Creek
Mon, Apr 20, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-20T03:12
Arrive Johns Creek
Mon, Apr 20, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Rutledge
GA

American city in Morgan County, Georgia, USA

From Zebulon
62.3 mi
01h 04m
To Johns Creek
62.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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 Linton Road

    6.4 mi · 15 min · Linton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Boland Street

    2510 ft · 1 min · Boland Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    885 ft · 34 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    85 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

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

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard

    972 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

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

    1361 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  18. 18

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

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grove Point Road

    1076 ft · 56 sec · Grove Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road

    2795 ft · 2 min · Groomsbridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court

    82 m · 12 sec · Morgan Hill Court

  22. 22

    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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 37%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 19%
Greensboro Highway
20 mi · 16%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.5 mi · 12%
GA 141 North
6.46 mi · 5%
Linton Road
6.39 mi · 5%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 04m from Zebulon
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Zebulon and 62.5 miles from Johns Creek.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

109 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Johns Creek. Straight-line distance: 90.34 mi (145.39 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,223
Coordinates33.1837600, -83.0007000
Altitude143
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: Linton Road (-83.000875, 33.183768)
End: Morgan Hill Court (-84.198301, 34.028453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $17.43
Round trip
$34.86
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.43 $34.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.49 $38.98
Premium $4.78 $21.02 $42.05
Diesel $5.62 $24.75 $49.49

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Zebulon and Johns Creek. The current time is 03:12:02.

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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.