Bainbridge, GA to Johns Creek, GA is 261.8 miles and takes about 5h 11m via US 27, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, taking you from the Southeast region up toward the northern part of the state. It's a convenient one-day trip, ideal if you're looking for a straightforward journey without needing an overnight stop. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with some local road navigation, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 261.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 27, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.3 miles. The drive involves a combination of main roads like US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway, and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, suggesting a blend of faster travel and potentially some more local sections. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, from open highway cruising to more town-influenced stretches.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 219.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 261.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 219.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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219.1 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward GA 279: Old National Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69B
Toward GA 279: Old National Highway
8
220.5 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airpor...
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250.8 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward GA 141: Peachtree Boulevard
8
251 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree Boulevard
8
254.9 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|GA 141
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141 toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bainbridge, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Macon.
Atlanta
121.1 mi in|~2h 28m
Macon
220.5 mi in|~4h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
86.3 mi
1h 42m
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi
53m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi
51m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
30 mi
34m
Colquitt Highway
18.7 mi
22m
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi
14m
GA 141
6.2 mi
10m
Crawford Street
4.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge, GA and Johns Creek, GA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
78 ft·10 sec·South Broad Street
2
Turn left onto US 84 Business; GA 38 Business; 97; 309
0.5 mi·43 sec·East Shotwell Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 84 Business; 38 Business
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 84 Business; 38 Business
4
Merge onto US 27; US 84; GA 1; GA 38
19 mi·22 min·Colquitt Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 27; GA 1
4.4 mi·7 min·Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 27; GA 1
10 mi·11 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 27; GA 1
19 mi·22 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi·14 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
12
Continue on I 185
49 mi·53 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 85
48 mi·51 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 69BToward GA 279: Old National HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto GA 14 Connector
0.7 mi·48 sec·GA 14 Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, MaconUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 285
30 mi·34 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 31Toward GA 141: Peachtree BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward GA 141 North: Peachtree BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto GA 141
3.6 mi·4 min·Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 141
6.2 mi·10 min·GA 141
Toward GA 141 North: Cumming, DahlonegaUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto Grove Point Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Grove Point Road
23
Turn left onto Groomsbridge Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Groomsbridge Road
24
Turn right onto Morgan Hill Court
270 ft·11 sec·Morgan Hill Court
25
Arrive at destination
Morgan Hill Court
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 11m duration, starting your drive from Bainbridge, GA in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With a total of 261.8 miles, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. The longest stretch without a break is 86.3 miles on US 27, so plan a fuel stop before you hit that point, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $41. While only one stop is noted, feel free to make additional brief pauses as needed for rest or to stretch your legs during this relatively short, manageable drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.9 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johns Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bainbridge, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bainbridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 261.8 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Bainbridge, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.9 mi from Bainbridge, GA
· 2h 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 129.7 miles from Bainbridge, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Johns Creek, GA
The final approach into Johns Creek, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Johns Creek, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$5
near mile 252.8
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 234.8
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.94 one way
$81.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$44.76
$89.53
premium
$4.70
$48.45
$96.91
diesel
$5.61
$57.80
$115.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.5
0
$27.49
$12.57
Efficient EV
65.5
0
$22.91
$10.47
EV Truck/SUV
104.7
1
$36.65
$16.76
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bainbridge, GA
Morning
in Bainbridge on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Johns Creek, GA
Morning
in Johns Creek on Saturday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
54°F
Columbus, GA
131 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bainbridge, GA to Johns Creek, GA covers 261.8 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Chet Atkins Parkway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 261.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 219.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 220.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bainbridge, GA and Johns Creek, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Macon.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
